Remote Occupational Hygienist - Mining Safety

Placements24; Randburg; Hybride; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Fully remote role

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Remote Occupational Hygienist for a global mining leader. The role is fully remote, with a preference for candidates near Randburg, Gauteng, ZA, to support site-based teams and corporate management on health hazards.

You will assess dust, noise, chemicals, and other hazards, develop control strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver training. A degree in Occupational Hygiene or related field and CIH certification are highly desirable; 6+ years in mining preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., C.I.H.) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in occupational hygiene, with mining experience.
• Hazard identification, exposure assessment and control strategy development for mining hazards.
• Proficiency with monitoring equipment and analytical techniques for contaminants.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive occupational hygiene assessments and risk evaluations for dust, noise, chemicals, ergonomics, and radiation.
• Develop and implement control programs to minimize worker exposure.
• Oversee monitoring programs, including sampling, analysis and interpretation of results.
• Ensure compliance with national and international health and safety regulations and standards.
• Provide technical guidance to management, safety teams, and employees on occupational health matters.
• Develop and deliver training on occupational hygiene principles and safe work practices.
• Investigate workplace health incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain records of assessments, monitoring data, and control measures.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Report writing

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Remote work readiness

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Health, or related scientific discipline

Outils

Monitoring equipment

Analytical techniques

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a progressive global leader in the mining sector, is looking for a dedicated Remote Occupational Hygienist to join their expanding Health and Safety division. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute significantly to mine safety from the comfort of your home office, ideally located within or near Randburg, Gauteng, ZA, or other remote locations. You will play a crucial role in identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace health hazards across various mining operations. Your responsibilities will include assessing exposure to dust, noise, chemicals, and other occupational health risks, developing effective control strategies, and ensuring compliance with stringent health and safety legislation. This role requires a deep understanding of industrial hygiene principles and their application within the unique context of mining environments. You will work collaboratively with site-based safety teams and corporate management, utilizing advanced assessment techniques and data analysis to promote a safe and healthy work environment for all employees. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible impact on worker well-being in a challenging yet rewarding industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational hygiene assessments and risk evaluations for potential health hazards in mining operations (e.g., dust, noise, chemicals, ergonomics, radiation).
• Develop and implement effective control programs and strategies to minimize or eliminate worker exposure to occupational health risks.
• Oversee and manage occupational hygiene monitoring programs, including sampling, analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant national and international occupational health and safety regulations and standards.
• Provide expert advice and technical guidance to management, safety teams, and employees on occupational health matters.
• Develop and deliver training materials on occupational hygiene principles and safe work practices.
• Investigate workplace health incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, monitoring data, and control measures.
• Stay abreast of emerging occupational health risks and advancements in industrial hygiene practices within the mining sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Health, or a related scientific discipline.
• Professional certification (e.g., C.I.H. or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in occupational hygiene, with significant experience in the mining industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in hazard identification, exposure assessment, and control strategy development for common mining hazards (e.g., respirable dust, noise, heavy metals).
• Proficiency in using monitoring equipment and analytical techniques for various contaminants.
• Strong knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing workload effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• This role offers a highly competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement contributions.
• Enjoy the freedom and autonomy of a fully remote position, allowing for an excellent work-life balance.
• Our client is committed to professional development and offers opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement within a leading mining organization.
• This position is remote, with a preference for candidates located in or near Randburg, Gauteng, ZA, but open to exceptional candidates from other locations.