Officer, Occupation Hygiene

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

Overall Job 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

Specific Job Responsibilities:

Check goods to Manifest
Conduct sampling and preparation for analysis
Manage and maintain equipment registers
Investigate Occupational Health and Safety concerns in diverse occupational environments
Record events and circumstances contributing to exposure results, for the purpose of interpretation by an Industrial Hygienist.
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

Job Specific Competencies:

Anticipate, recognize, 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
Offer advice on health and safety regulations
Come up with cost-effective solutions to remedy problems (if any)
Control hazards in the workplace

Key Job Attributes:

Must possess an analytical mind
Must be safety conscious
Must have a high standard of hygiene

Required Experience and Qualification:

A minimum of 3 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
CIPS Level 3 minimum
Degree in in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Health or other related
ICertOHTA certification will be an advantage
A working knowledge of computers and the ability to operate a word processor and spreadsheet are required
Good negotiating skills, tact and diplomacy
Safety and industrial hygiene experience is desirable.
All qualifications must be certified by ZAQA