Occupational Hygienist Officer

General Role Purpose To limit health risks through practical and cost-effective methods, carry out detailed surveys, use specialist equipment to measure hazards and compile reports and data to present to clients Qualifications Degree in in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Health or other related field Good negotiating skills, tact and diplomacy Core Specific Responsibilities Conduct sampling and preparation for analysis Manage and maintain equipment registers Investigate Occupational Health and Safety concerns in diverse occupational environments Develop, review, update and implement the OHS&E program, including related policies and procedures Provide technical support to incident and near miss reporting, investigations and follows-up on recommendations Conduct regular inspections and audits Implement industrial hygiene program Prepare reports based on results, inclusive of remedial actions Follow up on IH actions and ensure effective close-out Expected Deliverables Offer advice on health and safety regulations Come up with cost-effective solutions to remedy problems (if any) Control hazards in the workplace Behavioural Traits Must possess an analytical mind Must be safety conscious Must have a high standard of hygiene Operational Requirements Anticipate, recognise, evaluate, communicate and control environmental stressors in, or arising from, the work place that may result in injury, illness, impairment, or affect the well-being of workers and members of the community Knowledge and Experience The Occupational Hygiene Officer will require knowledge, skills and experience in the following areas: A minimum of 4 years’ experience (preferably in the mining industry) Excellent communication and presentation skills Knowledge of and a thorough understanding of relevant legislation Training and experience with incident/accident reporting and investigation Proficiency in Microsoft Office Visit our website and register for instant job alerts at careers.first-quantum.com Follow us for the latest news at LinkedIn If you are already a First Quantum employee and have access to the First Quantum network, log into First Quantum MINE > Careers to apply internally for this opportunity. If you are an employee without network access, contact your Site Recruiter. First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is a global mining company producing copper and nickel, as well as gold and cobalt. Our growing portfolio of operations and projects spans four continents and employs around 20,000 people. We are well-known for our ‘can do’ attitude and specialist technical, project management, engineering, construction and operational skills, which allow us to develop and successfully run complex mines and minerals processing plants. We strive to go beyond the goals set by other companies. After 25 years of operations we are now one of the world’s top 10 copper producers and we focus on providing a tangible benefit from everything we do for employees, investors and the many communities that host our operations. From our initial operation reprocessing tailings facilities in Zambia, to the recently completed giant Cobre Panama operation, we have recorded many significant commercial and technical achievements over the past two decades. By 2021, the combined output of our mines will be more than 800,000 tonnes of copper per year. Email us at careers@fqml.com