Occupational Hygienist Officer

**General** **Role Purpose** * To limit health risks through practical and cost-effective methods, carry out detailed surveys, use specialist equipment to measure hazards and compile reports and data to present to clients  **Qualifications** * Degree in in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Health or other related field  * Good negotiating skills, tact and diplomacy  **Core Specific** **Responsibilities**  * Conduct sampling and preparation for analysis  * Manage and maintain equipment registers  * Investigate Occupational Health and Safety concerns in diverse occupational environments  * Develop, review, update and implement the OHS&E program, including related policies and procedures   * Provide technical support to incident and near miss reporting, investigations and follows-up on recommendations   * Conduct regular inspections and audits  * Implement industrial hygiene program   * Prepare reports based on results, inclusive of remedial actions  * Follow up on IH actions and ensure effective close-out  **Expected** **Deliverables**  * Offer advice on health and safety regulations  * Come up with cost-effective solutions to remedy problems (if any)  * Control hazards in the workplace **Behavioural Traits**  * Must possess an analytical mind  * Must be safety conscious  * Must have a high standard of hygiene  **Operational Requirements**  * Anticipate, recognise, evaluate, communicate and control environmental stressors in, or arising from, the work place that may result in injury, illness, impairment, or affect the well-being of workers and members of the community  **Knowledge and Experience** The **Occupational Hygiene Officer** will require knowledge, skills and experience in the following areas:  * A minimum of 4 years’ experience (preferably in the mining industry)  * Excellent communication and presentation skills   * Knowledge of and a thorough understanding of relevant legislation  * Training and experience with incident/accident reporting and investigation  * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Visit our website and register for instant job alerts at [careers.first-quantum.com](http://careers.first-quantum.com/) Follow us for the latest news at [LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/first-quantum-minerals-ltd/careers)​ If you are already a First Quantum employee and have access to the First Quantum network, log into First Quantum MINE > Careers to apply internally for this opportunity. If you are an employee without network access, contact your Site Recruiter.