• To coordinate and maintain the occupational hygiene program and systems at Ahafo North.
• To operate monitoring systems that evaluate risks associated with exposures to chemical, physical, biological and ergonomic hazards.

In This Role You Will:

Occupational Hygiene Programme

• Coordinate the operation of the Ahafo North occupational hygiene (OH) program.
• Assess OH trends and communicate any corrective actions that may need to be taken to mitigate those trends.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of OH control measures.
• Follow up on OH related corrective actions to ensure actions have been appropriately implemented.
• Verify that all OH requirements specified in Newmont technical standards are implemented and monitored

Occupational Hygiene Assessment and Measurement

• Develop and implement physical and chemical exposure monitoring and assessment studies.
• Conduct occupational hygiene measurements of physical, chemical hazards to determine their effects on the health of employees.
• Evaluate and interpret the data obtained from the studies.
• Coordinate the maintenance of the Occupational Health and Hygiene (OH&H) database, as well as assessment result records.
• Manage the CORITY database for all measurements taken regarding hazardous environmental exposures in the occupational environment.
• Confirm that health assessments are completed and maintained for all similar exposure groups (SEG’s) throughout the site.
• Initiate and coordinate periodic audits of hygiene and Occupational Health programs and ensure monitoring and reporting programs audit standards.
• Participate in and conduct investigations of occupational illness cases.
• Conduct inspections of contractor worksites and assess contractor OH systems, as required.
• Oversee that all equipment is well inspected and maintained.
• Receive notifications on equipment due for calibration.
• Oversee that measuring equipment is calibrated regularly to enable accurate result readings.
• Perform fitness tests for respirators and issue appropriate respiratory equipment to employees that manage chemicals (i.e. half-face and full-face).
• Conduct baseline assessments, including area characterization for new facilities.

Additional Responsibilities:

Occupational Hygiene Advisory

• Recommend mitigation programs to protect the health of Newmont employees.
• Provide advice and assistance in the approach to resolving issues regarding hygiene and occupational health concerns.
• Provide advice regarding Workers Compensation claims, resulting from workplace exposures.
• Advise on the purchase of equipment and quantities required for the Health and Safety value chain program.
• Act as a resource for supervisors and employees regarding OH procedures, regulations, trends and sampling results.
• Project costing figures that can be factored into the Health and Safety budget.
• Develop and implement general training and awareness content for OH related topics.
• Occupational Hygiene Communication and Stakeholder Contact
• Communicate new developments to the operation to increase the effectiveness of the monitoring programs and ensure staff are conversant with the latest techniques and regulations.
• Provide technical training and informational presentations to keep staff and management aware of Hygiene and Occupational Health concerns, programs and regulatory issues.

Occupational Hygiene Reporting

• Compile summary statistics and reports based on conducted assessments and measurements.
• Prepare OH reports for site, as directed by the H&S Manager

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Bachelors’ Degree in the Sciences or related field.
• Advance Certificate in Occupational Hygiene is preferable.
• Additional Knowledge
• Sound knowledge of Safety and Industrial Hygiene Legislative requirements.
• Solid understanding of Safety Management Systems and Newmont Technical Standards related to Occupational Hygiene.
• Foundational knowledge of risk management processes.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ work experience as an Industrial Hygienist in a Mining and/or Heavy industry environment.

Technical Skills:

• Sound communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Sound analytical and report writing skills.
• Sound planning and organizing skills.
• Proficient computer literacy skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Sound information monitoring and data capture skills.
• A minimum of Driver’s License B is required.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Detail focused.
• Takes initiative.
• Adaptable
• Honest.
• Goal orientated.
• Continuous learning.
• Transparent.
• Reliable.

Working Conditions

The position is located at the Ahafo North site.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Work requires mandatory PPE such as helmet, goggles, high visible clothing, safety harness, ear plugs and dust mask according to working conditions.