Occupational Hygienist

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

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector seeks an Occupational Hygienist to join their QSSHE team in Norwich. This role involves managing workplace health risks and delivering comprehensive hygiene programs. Ideal candidates will have a BOHS qualification and a strong background in occupational hygiene, with the ability to influence workplace practices and ensure compliance with health standards.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational hygiene plans for various hazards.
• Conduct inspections and audits across operational sites.
• Ensure compliance with statutory provisions and industry guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Occupational Hygiene Knowledge

Risk Assessment

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 the role involves continual improvement and standardization 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:

• Work with medic/HSEA’s and operational teams to review Health Risk Assessments, identifying hazards, health impacts, routes of entry, and required monitoring or surveillance programs.
• Deliver occupational hygiene plans addressing chemical, physical, biological, psychosocial, and ergonomic hazards, 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, cement-based products, welding fumes, toxic gases)
• Asbestos Management and surveys
• Noise Management and assessments
• Vibration Management and assessments
• Radiation management and assessments
• Thermal hazard assessments
• Potable water management
• Communicable diseases, mould, animal/insect hazards, DSE, fatigue

• Recommend and design 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 inspections and audits across operational sites, including accommodation, welfare, and food areas, to ensure standards are met.

• 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.

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

• Excellent communication skills for presenting to diverse audiences.

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

At Perenco, we value our people and offer competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• Discretionary Bonus