Ventilation Officer C4 (Fix Term Contract) at Anglo American

Job Description:

The focus for this role will be to:

• Sets daily, weekly and monthly ventilation and occupational hygiene routine schedules.

• Determine the need for, and assist in the development of ventilation and occupational hygiene procedures and standards including short term ventilation and occupational hygiene planning (6-12 months).

• Advises on changes to plans and schedules to minimise the effect of unexpected or unsafe work practices.

• Conduct risk assessments, participate in audits and interpret and act on ventilation and occupational hygiene-related legislation.

• Maintain Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene strategies and systems.

This role is in the MRM Department at a C4 level reporting to the Section Ventilation Engineer. 

Qualifications:

The following will be required:  

• Diploma in Environmental Health will be highly advantageous. 

• Chamber of Mines Intermediate Certificate in Mine Environmental Control is required. 

• Certificate in Environmental Health will be advantageous. 

• Certificate in Occupational Hygiene will be advantageous. 

• Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Risk Assessment will be advantageous. 

• Certificate in Occupational Hygiene Legislation will be advantageous. 

• Associated member – Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa.

Experience & technical skills required:  

• Practical experience of at least 2 years in the Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene Field within a conventional or mechanised mining operation. 

• Computer literate in MS Office, SAP, and other specialised technical programs will be advantageous. 

Additional information:

What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.