Senior Advisor - Occupational Hygiene
Job no: RR10008259 Work type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Telfer Operation
Our Telfer operation in Health, Safety and Risk is now recruiting for the position of Senior Advisor – Occupational Hygiene.
Operations near and far
In the Great Sandy Desert in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia, our Telfer gold-copper mine is our fly-in-fly-out operation, comprising open pits, processing plant and an underground mine. While at site Telfer offers a diverse range of recreational activities including a gym, swimming pool, driving range, movie room and refurbished communal eatery.
Who we’re looking for
We are seeking an accomplished and resilient Senior Occupational Hygienist to join our Safety & Risk team at Telfer Operations in Western Australia.
Reporting to the Manager of Safety & Risk this challenging yet rewarding opportunity will see you utilise your expertise towards the protection and promotion of workers' health, and contribution to a safe and sustainable workforce. The diverse operations across site and tasks of varying complexity will offer a multitude of challenges where no two days will be the same.
Other key deliverables of the role include:
Lead and maintain the Telfer Operations Hygiene Management Plan
Develop and maintain site Hygiene Risk Register and overseeing risk controls and corrective actions
Ensure the relevant hygiene documentation is reviewed regularly and managed in the Controlled Document Management System (CMS)
Manage the Site Hygiene Sampling requirements in accordance with the standards
Oversee Hygiene exceedance investigations and maintenance of incidents and investigations
To succeed in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in occupational hygiene principles, practice, and application. As a motivated leader and self-starter, you will enjoy the autonomous nature of this role and will be encouraged to learn and broaden your skillset at all times.
In addition, you will also ideally have:
Tertiary qualification in the discipline of Occupational Hygiene
Full membership of the AIOH and be a Certified Occupational Hygienist (preferable)
Demonstrated experience in a similar role with specific knowledge of Occupational Hygiene management, preferably within mining environment for a minimum of 7+ years post-graduation
Strong leadership abilities with experience in managing and leading hygiene programs and teams effectively in a challenging environment.
Experience with strategic risk management and exceedance incident investigations
Knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety Act and Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare complex project plans, written reports and presentations
Surface Ventilation Officer’s course essential
DMIRS-approved Noise Officer Course
Proven experience implementing, executing, and supporting site hygiene programs
Understanding/exposure to Occupational Hygiene practices, processes, and disciplines
Please note: This is a permanent role that will work on a FIFO (8/6), flying out of Perth.
To succeed in this role, you will be a forward-looking team leader with excellent work-ethics and a passion for continuous improvement. Your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate at all levels in the organisation will work towards achievement of desired outcomes and engagement of your team and key stakeholders. In addition to your finely tuned problem-solving and decision-making abilities, you will also have:
High commitment to safety along with excellent decision making and delegation skills
Computer literacy and understanding of Cority will be beneficial
Current C Class drivers’ licence
Full working rights in Australia
Our Commitment to You
Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Underpinned by our values of Safety, Sustainability, Integrity, Responsibility and Inclusion, our commitment is to respect the rights of every individual to work to their highest potential, free of discrimination, as well as the cultures, religions, and governing codes applicable to each country in which we operate.
If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, submit your application through our website before the advertised closing date.
At this stage, we are not accepting any external agency CVs for the opportunity.
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Advertised: 13 Sep 2024 Applications close: 27 Sep 2024
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