Occupational Hygienist

JR United Kingdom; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas industry is seeking an Occupational Hygienist to join their QSSHE team. The role involves delivering an Occupational Hygiene program focused on workplace health risks, compliance with industry standards, and promoting health at operational sites. Suitable candidates will have relevant BOHS qualifications and experience in risk assessments.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in occupational hygiene.
• Drive and passion for workplace health risks.
• Ability to influence management and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational hygiene programs and training.
• Conduct inspections and audits across operational sites.
• Review Health Risk Assessments and manage hazardous substances.

Skills

Communication

Risk Assessment

Health Monitoring

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. Continual improvement and standardization of monitoring, auditing, and reporting systems are core components of this role. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with statutory provisions, codes of practice, good practices, and industry guidelines, as well as 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:

• Collaborate with medic/HSEA’s and operational teams to review Health Risk Assessments, identifying hazard categories, hazards, health impacts, routes of entry, and required exposure monitoring/health surveillance programs.
• Deliver occupational hygiene plans related to exposures and health risks associated with chemical, physical, biological, psychosocial, and ergonomic factors, including but not limited to:
• Hazardous Substance Management and COSHH risk assessments
• Chemical workplace exposure monitoring (e.g., benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene, mercury, lead, chromium, solvents, cement-based products, welding fumes, toxic gases)
• Asbestos Management and surveys, including material and priority risk assessments
• Noise and vibration management, including surveys and exposure assessments
• Radiation management and assessments
• Other hazards such as thermal, water quality, communicable diseases, mould, animal/insect hazards, DSE, fatigue

• Recommend and design control strategies.

• Monitor and evaluate control measures, including 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 all operational sites, covering occupational health and hygiene standards, including accommodation, welfare, and food 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, including measurement techniques.

Drive and passion to champion occupational hygiene and workplace health risks, influencing management and staff.

Excellent communication skills for presenting in various forums and mediums.

Ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work.

At Perenco, we value and reward our employees with competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• Discretionary Bonus