Occupational Hygienist at Anglo American

Job Description

As the Occupational Hygienist, you will be responsible for identifying any hazard which adversely affects the productivity of human performance by assessing, analysing, putting controls in place to it to a level where there are no risk persons working in that environment.

• Audit compliance to standards
• Trend analysis of occupational exposure data and linkage of data to occupational groups
• Manage Emergency Preparedness and response programs and systems
• Potable and service Water quality.
• Implement Occupational Hygiene programmes to meet objectives and targets
• ISO 45001 compliance
• Assess Plant and process design for risks associated with occupational health
• Assess Procurement of new equipment, material, or substances for risks associated with occupational health
• Education and awareness of employees on occupational health hazards and risks including controls to mitigate such risks
• Incident investigation

This role is in the SHE Department and is at a Band 6 level reporting to the SHE Manager

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Hygiene or related.
• Registration with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygiene [SAIOH] on Occupational Hygienist level,
• Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control [MEC].
• Occupational Hygiene Legal Knowledge Certificate – Advantageous
• Advance in Mine Environmental Control- Advantageous

Experience:

• At least 5 years post qualification experience in the field of occupational hygiene.
• At least 2 years of which were in a mining and/or processing environment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Code B driver’s license
• Computer literacy
• Presentation / facilitation / training
• Data analysis skills and in-depth knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to SHE