Industrial Hygienist Coordinator

Coeur Mining, Inc.; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Job summary

Coeur Silvertip mine in British Columbia seeks an Industrial Hygiene Coordinator to manage the occupational health program in a remote camp, rotating two weeks in/two weeks out. The role involves sampling, ventilation evaluations, respirator fit testing, and health data management.

The candidate should have 1–3 years of industrial hygiene experience in heavy industry, plus education in health and safety and knowledge of BC regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in health and safety with relevant field.
• 1–3 years industrial hygiene experience in mining or heavy industry.
• Familiarity with BC statutes for industrial hygiene and air quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage occupational health program in an industrial setting.
• Conduct noise assessments and evaluate ventilation and exhaust systems.
• Perform respirator fit testing and data entry.
• Collaborate with safety teams to implement health controls.

Skills

Industrial Hygiene

Air sampling knowledge

Noise assessment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Safety, Applied Sciences or Engineering

Two-year diploma in occupational health and safety

Tools

Air sampling instruments

Ventilation testing equipment

Noise measurement devices

Radiation measurement tools

Job description

Salary Range: CA$50.00 To CA$55.00 Hourly

We Pursue a Higher Standard

We are a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious metals producer with seven wholly-owned operations: the New Afton gold-copper mine in British Columbia, Canada, the Rainy River gold-silver mine in Ontario, Canada, the Las Chispas silver-gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, the Palmarejo gold-silver mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, the Rochester silver-gold mine in Nevada, the Kensington gold mine in Alaska and the Wharf gold mine in South Dakota. In addition, the Company wholly-owns the Silvertip polymetallic critical minerals exploration project in British Columbia, Canada.

Coeur Silvertip is one of the highest-grade silver-zinc lead projects in the world. Coeur is focused on targeted exploration of Silvertip’s large, highly prospective land package. Recent drilling results reinforce Silvertip's growing potential as an emerging tier-one asset for the Company.

Coeur Silvertip prioritizes safety, teamwork, career development and growth.

About the Job:

The Coeur Silvertip mine located in British Columbia, just 10 miles south of the Yukon border is seeking an Industrial Hygiene Coordinator to work in a camp based environment rotating on a two week in/two week out shift rotation.

If you are motivated by unique challenges, change, working in a remote location and work-life balance with the flexibility of a rotational schedule, this opportunity is for you!

Responsibilities:

• Manages occupational health program in an industrial setting; recognize, eliminate, and control occupational health hazards and diseases: Collects samples of dust, metals, gases, vapors, and other potentially toxic materials for analysis;
• Determines effectiveness of engineering control methods and makes recommendations regarding location, design, structure, operations, and maintenance of contaminant and physical agent control systems;
• Conducting noise assessments;
• Cataloguing hazardous materials on site;
• Data interpretation in relation to legislative requirements;
• Performing respirator fit testing;
• Data entry and records administration;
• Investigates adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other conditions which may affect employee health, comfort, or efficiency;
• Conducts evaluations of exposure to ionizing and nonionizing radiation and to noise and recommends measures to ensure maximum employee protection;
• Collaborates with the Safety Coordinators to institute control and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions and equipment;
• Leads educational meetings in matters pertaining to occupational health;
• Consults with management, industrial engineers, employee representatives, and other agencies regarding industrial health problems and solutions;
• Works closely with and receive guidance from the Company Corporate Industrial Hygienist;
• Supports the Health and Safety manager in execution of the health and safety system and achievement of goals.
• Works closely with both the Silvertip Expansion Project and Operational Readiness teams to support the IH needs of the project.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Safety, Applied Sciences or Engineering or a two-year diploma in occupational health and safety with air sampling experience;
• Approximately 1-3 years of Industrial Hygiene experience within mining, oil and gas, chemicals or heavy industrial settings;
• Knowledge of air sampling instruments, ventilation testing equipment and measuring devices for noise, lasers, and other physical agents;
• Knowledge of industrial processes, equipment, and materials used in the work place;
• Knowledge of British Columbia Ministry statutes and rules concerning industrial hygiene and air pollution.

Additional Information:

• Willing to work a two-week rotation schedule, with 12-hour shifts per day at a remote camp.
• Eligible for Monthly Bonus.
• Our current designated marshalling locations are Vancouver, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Calgary, Edmonton, Whitehorse, Teslin, and Watson Lake.

It is the policy of Coeur Mining, Inc. and its direct and indirect United States subsidiaries (the "Company") to provide equal opportunity employment to all Employees and applicants for employment. No person working at the Company's facilities in the United States and Canada is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.