Occupational Hygienist

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

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector is seeking an Occupational Hygienist to join their QSSHE team, responsible for managing workplace health risks and delivering comprehensive occupational hygiene plans. The ideal candidate will have a BOHS qualification and at least two years of experience, focusing on compliance and risk assessment. This role offers a competitive salary with additional benefits, including a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in occupational hygiene.
• Drive and passion for championing workplace health risks.
• Excellent communication skills for varied presentations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational hygiene plans and training related to health risks.
• Monitor and evaluate control measures for exposure reduction.
• Conduct inspections and audits across operational sites.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Health risk assessment

Education

BOHS Certificate of Operational Competence

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 component of this role involves continual improvement and standardization of monitoring, auditing, and reporting systems. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with relevant statutory provisions, codes of practice, good practices, and industry guidelines, as well as promoting a positive approach to workplace health risks.

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

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Work 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., natural gas condensate – benzene and other aromatic hydrocarbons such as toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene)
• Mercury, lead, chromium III & VI, solvents, cement-based products, welding fumes, toxic gases
• Asbestos Management and surveys, including material and priority risk assessments
• Noise Management and assessments
• Vibration Management and assessments
• Ionising and non-ionising radiation management and assessments
• Thermal hazard assessments
• Potable water management
• Communicable diseases, mould & spores, animal and insect hazards, DSE, fatigue

• Recommend and design control strategies.

• Monitor and evaluate control measures such as LEV, PPE, and 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, covering all operational sites, including onshore support centers and NUIs, ensuring standards are met in all areas including accommodation, welfare, and food prep areas.

• Maintain calibration systems for occupational hygiene equipment.

Key Requirements Include:

• Occupational Hygienist working towards or holding 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 for championing occupational hygiene and workplace health risks, influencing management and workforce.

• Excellent communication skills for presentations and varied communication mediums.

• Ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work within set timelines.

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

• Discretionary Bonus