The following vacant position exists within the Gijima HCM OHES&L Business Unit:
Job Title: HCM Occupational Hygiene Technologist
Area of deployment: Gijima HCM OHES&L – GEAS OH (Midrand)
Purpose of Job
The Occupational Hygiene Technologist will be involved in the planning and execution of Occupational Hygiene monitoring surveys, as well as their evaluation and interpretation, advising on basic control procedures and the writing of occupational hygiene monitoring/survey reports where required. The Occupational Hygiene Technologist will work under the supervision of a certified Occupational Hygienist.
Responsibilities
•Conduct occupational hygiene surveys, field visits, inspections and assist in follow-ups with the Occupational Hygienist / Client Manager for the purpose of ensuring legislative compliance as well as meeting site and corporate guidelines with the intent of protecting the health and well-being of all personnel.
•Conduct interviews with employees and collect environmental samples using a variety of sampling equipment.
•Maintain, calibrate and operate instruments and equipment designed to monitor the work environment.
•Ensure precision, accuracy and reliability of the raw monitoring data and the proper analysis thereof.
•Arrange for shipment of samples to a laboratory for analysis.
•Interpret analytical results and assist in making the appropriate recommendations to prevent, eliminate, control and reduce health hazards.
•Prepare written reports complying to professional standards set by the company.
•Ensure that all field equipment is handled reasonably and returned in a suitable condition with minimal damages and financial losses to the company.
•Maintain professional conduct and relationships with customers at all times.
•Maintaining the Quality Management Systems that are in place.
•Adhere to the specific Health and Safety policies and procedures on client sites where work is performed.
Qualifications
•Grade 12
•National Higher Diploma (e.g. DPH) – (M+3), B-tech in Environmental Health or BSc Degree – (M+3).
•Minimum qualification requirements: a 3 years’ tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) in the appropriate technical or scientific disciplines, or the successful completion of the 6 Intermediary International Occupational Hygiene Training Association (OHTA) modules and acquired the OHTA Intermediary certificate in Occupational Hygiene (ICertOH).
•Must have knowledge of all Occupational Health and Safety related legislation and relevant incorporated Regulations, Guidelines and applicable Codes of Practices.
•Must be appropriately certified by the Professional Certification Committee (PCC) of the Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH) as an Occupational Hygiene Technologist.
•Must hold a Legal Knowledge certificate indicating that s/he passed an examination on the relevant sections and Regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (85 of 1993 as amended) and the relevant standards or codes that are incorporated into the Act or Regulations.
Experience / Technical Competencies
•Previous experience of at least 2- 5 years in a similar position would be advantageous.
•Working knowledge of sampling equipment and techniques.
•Skill in calibrating and using a wide variety of occupational hygiene sampling instrumentation.
•Proficient in MS Office suite with particular emphasis on Word, Excel and Outlook.
•Excellent technical report writing skills.
•Ability to recognize potential health hazards associated with a variety of operations and processes at client facilities.
•Ability to recommend effective measures to reduce or eliminate hazardous working conditions.
•Business Acumen.
•Ability to consult with customers / soft-sell to customers regarding any of the OH services on offer.
Personal Competencies
•Energy, enthusiasm and attention to detail at all times.
•Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
•Must have excellent interpersonal skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of the customer workforce where necessary.
•Must have the ability to prioritise work priorities.
•Must have the ability to work under pressure whilst being patient at the same time.
•Must have an analytical and methodical approach to problem solving.
•Ability to understand and analyse complex information and present it simply and accurately.
•Constantly seeks learning opportunities and applies what is learnt.
•Must be a team player.
•Must be customer-orientated at all times.
Special Conditions
•Must have an unendorsed driver’s licence.
•Owning a roadworthy car is essential.
•Be willing to work outside of normal working hours and on weekends.
•Be willing to travel to any location and client sites nationally and internationally.
•May be exposed to a variety of unpleasant and hazardous conditions during inspections, including noise and dust. Protective equipment is required in some situations.
Please send an updated CV and Qualifications to lebo.madika@gijima.com
