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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 to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and control workplace health risks across Perenco UK operations in the Southern North Sea. A key aspect of this 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 hazard categories, hazards, health impacts, routes of entry, and required exposure monitoring/health surveillance programs.
- Deliver occupational hygiene plans related to chemical, physical, biological, psychosocial, and ergonomic exposures, 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, including material and priority risk assessments
- Noise and vibration management, including surveys and exposure assessments
- Radiation management and assessment
- Other hazards such as thermal, potable water, communicable diseases, mould, animal/insect hazards, DSE, and fatigue
Recommend and design appropriate control strategies.Monitor and evaluate control measures (LEV/PPE/RPE testing and inspection).Deliver occupational hygiene training (e.g., asbestos awareness, dust procedures, PPE/RPE use).Ensure assurance processes (inspections and audits) cover all operational sites, 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 degree or
- BOHS W & P modules
Minimum 2 years’ experience in occupational hygiene, with knowledge of measurement techniques.Drive and passion to champion occupational hygiene and workplace health risks, influencing management and staff.Excellent communication skills for presentations and various mediums.Ability to meet tight deadlines and produce high-quality work.At Perenco, we value and reward our people, offering competitive salaries and benefits, including a discretionary bonus.