Occupational Hygienist

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking an Occupational Hygienist to join their QSSHE team, focusing on improving workplace health standards across their operations. This role involves compliance assessment, risk evaluations, and promoting health among staff while ensuring continuous improvement in health risk management. The position offers a chance to significantly impact employee welfare and safety, supported by competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Occupational Hygienist with a BOHS Certificate preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in occupational hygiene.
• Strong drive to promote occupational hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Occupational Hygiene program across operations.
• Conduct inspections and audits on health and hygiene standards.
• Design and recommend control strategies for health risks.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

BOHS Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene

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. Continual improvement and standardisation of monitoring, auditing, and reporting systems are core components of this role. 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. Work with medical and HSEA teams and operational staff to review Health Risk Assessments, identifying hazards, health impacts, routes of entry, and required monitoring or surveillance programs.
2. Deliver 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 workplace exposure monitoring (e.g., benzene, toluene, xylene, mercury, lead, chromium, solvents, welding fumes, toxic gases)
• Asbestos management and surveys
• Noise and vibration assessments
• Radiation management and assessments
• Thermal hazard assessments
• Potable water, communicable diseases, mould, animal/insect hazards, DSE, fatigue management

• Recommend and design control strategies.

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

• Deliver occupational hygiene training, including asbestos awareness, dust procedures, PPE/RPE use and maintenance.

• Conduct inspections and audits across operational sites, including support centers and NUIs, covering occupational health and hygiene standards, including accommodation and welfare areas.

• Maintain calibration systems for hygiene equipment.

Key Requirements Include:

• Occupational Hygienist working towards or holding a BOHS Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene.
• At least 2 years of experience in occupational hygiene, with knowledge of measurement techniques.
• Strong drive and passion to promote occupational hygiene and influence management and staff.
• Excellent communication skills for presentations and reporting.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work.

At Perenco, we value our people and offer competitive salaries and benefits, including a discretionary bonus.