Occupational Hygienist

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante se présente dans l'équipe QSSHE de Perenco pour un Hygieniste du Travail. Ce rôle inclut l'anticipation et le contrôle des risques pour la santé au travail dans les opérations de Perenco au Royaume-Uni, ainsi que le développement et la mise en œuvre de stratégies de contrôle. La position requiert de solides qualifications et une expérience pertinente pour influencer positivement la gestion des risques de santé.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in occupational hygiene.
• Passion for promoting occupational hygiene.
• Drive to influence management and staff.

Responsibilities

• Review Health Risk Assessments with teams to identify hazards.
• Implement occupational hygiene plans related to various risks.
• Monitor control measures like PPE and conduct audits.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of measurement techniques

Ability to influence on health risks

Education

BOHS Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene

Qualifying BOHS accredited degree

Job description

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This is a great opportunity to join our dedicated QSSHE team at Perenco, where you will be responsible for delivering the Occupational Hygiene program.

The primary focus of this position is the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace health risks across Perenco UK operations in the Southern North Sea. A key aspect of this role involves continual improvement and standardisation of monitoring, auditing, and reporting systems. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with statutory provisions, codes of practice, industry guidelines, and promoting a positive approach to workplace health risks.

This position is based in our Norwich office, working Monday to Friday, with some travel to offshore and onshore sites as required.

Key Responsibilities Include:

1. Review Health Risk Assessments with medic/HSEA’s and operational teams to identify hazard categories, hazards, health impacts, routes of entry, and necessary exposure monitoring/health surveillance programs.
2. Implement occupational hygiene plans related to chemical, physical, biological, psychosocial, and ergonomic risks, including but not limited to:

• Hazardous Substance Management and COSHH risk assessments
• Chemical exposure monitoring (e.g., benzene, toluene, xylene, mercury, lead, chromium, solvents, welding fumes, toxic gases)
• Asbestos Management and surveys
• Noise and vibration management and assessments
• Radiation management and assessments
• Thermal hazard assessments
• Potable water management
• Communicable diseases, mould & spores, animal and insect hazards, DSE, fatigue

• Develop and recommend control strategies.

• Monitor and evaluate control measures such as LEV, PPE, RPE testing and inspections.

• Deliver occupational hygiene training (e.g., asbestos awareness, dust procedures, PPE/RPE use and maintenance).

• Conduct assurance processes, including inspections and audits across operational sites, covering occupational health and hygiene standards, including accommodation, welfare, and food prep areas.

• Maintain calibration systems for occupational hygiene equipment.

Key Requirements Include:

• Occupational Hygienist working towards or holding a BOHS Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene, via:
• Qualifying BOHS accredited degree or
• Combination of BOHS W & P modules

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in occupational hygiene, with knowledge of measurement techniques.
• Passion and drive to champion occupational hygiene and influence management and staff on health risks.
• Excellent communication skills for presentations and varied mediums.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and produce high-quality work.

At Perenco, we value and reward our employees, offering competitive salaries and benefits, including a discretionary bonus.