Occupational Hygiene Officer (Lime Acres) at Petra Diamonds Limited

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure adherence to the occupational hygiene management schedule by performing the work as per the schedule.            
• Order the required laboratory supplies and timeously ensure equipment & instruments are calibrated.
• Ensure that all HSEQ reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines and schedules.                  
• Communicate and record ventilation information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimise production delays during production time.
• Continuously analyse mining ventilation efficiencies to recommend or implement improvements or changes to maximise mining operation.  
• Establish and maintain good working relationships and an effective / sound communication system with the HSEQ Function.
• Provide knowledge and advice to all levels of management to identify and resolve a wide range of Occupational Hygiene management system and related interfacing issues.                           
• Assist the Technical team with short and medium-term ventilation planning during LOM planning as well as model the ventilation network on Vensim.                   
• Takes cognisance of and adhere to Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation. Manage and report on non compliance issues.     
• Model behaviour that is consistent with the Company Safety, Health and Environment Vision and Values. Manage and report on non compliance issues.                              .
• Effective Team Player and Effective Self Management.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Intermediate Certificate: COM Mine Environmental Control (NQF 4 level).
• A minimum of 3 years working experience in a mine ventilation and occupational hygiene environment.
• Ventsim software knowledge.  
• Mine Ventilation Society Membership.
• Computer Literacy and Microsoft Office Suite                       
• Valid driver's license. 

ADVANTAGE:

• Certificate: COM Mine Environmental Control (NQF 6 level).

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Compiling necessary internal and external reports.
• Use the available resources and material to facilitate Occupational Hygiene training.
• Recommend improvements on ventilation to ensure a healthy work environment free of pollutants before submission to the Occupational Hygienist.
• Identify all applicable areas to be surveyed as well as the identification of the environmental risks example air born pollutants.
• Conduct detailed ventilation planning to meet operational and maintenance targets.
• Monitor compliance and update schedule progress.