Occupational Hygienist

2 weeks ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Nyrstar Full time

Job Posting Date:06-Apr-2023
Function:Health, Safety, Environme
Location:Hobart, AU
_Do you thrive on ensuring that workers health is protected through developing and implementing health and hygiene policies that are known, understood, and practiced across your workplace?_

_Do you have technical expertise to be able to provide support in defining action plans to reduce or eliminate unacceptable exposures, and help departments correct deviations?_

WHO WE ARE- Nyrstar Hobart is a large scale zinc smelter located on Hobart's River Derwent, only a few kilometres from the Tasmanian capital's charming and cosmopolitan city centre.- The facility uses the RLE process for zinc production. Hobart's key products are SHG zinc, die cast alloys and continuous galvanising grad (CGG) alloys. In addition, the site produces by-products of cadmium, copper sulphate, paragoethite, lead sulphate, leach concentrate and sulphuric acid.- This is a rare opportunity to work on site in the resources industry, in a capital city location.- Interested?
THE ROLE

  • As a key role in the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Team, reporting to the Health and Safety Superintendent, you will provide a key support function to line management and employees in health and hygiene issues which will assist in the prevention of accidents, incidents and events that harm people, property, or the environment.
  • You will be responsible for:
  • Ensuring that health and hygiene policies and standards are known, understood, and practised across the site through the development and implementation of effective education/training programs.
  • Providing technical support to define action plans to reduce or eliminate unacceptable exposures, follow plans and help departments to correct deviations.
  • Keep abreast of legislative change to ensuring that all statutory obligations are observed in relation to safety and health at the site.
  • Completing, maintaining, and coordinating the Qualitative & Quantitative Industrial Hygiene Risk Assessment to ensure compliance with the Nyrstar Standards for exposure and biological monitoring.
  • Contributing to broader initiatives of the SHEQ team including the development and implementation of safety initiatives.

YOU

  • We'd love to chat if you have:
  • Tertiary Qualifications in Occupational Hygiene (completed or to be completed in 12 months' time) or if not then a similar, suitable tertiary qualification and experience
  • Thorough knowledge of sampling and analytical methods and instrumentation including calculation of exposure levels and statistics.
  • Ability to convey new ideas and technical information in a manner which is easily understood by people from a range of cultural and educational backgrounds; and
  • Demonstrated ability to engage with workers and form effective working relationships with line leaders.
  • Highlevel written communication skills including creating of reports, discussion papers and general correspondence.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • A career of challenge, reward and growth in a company that is focussed on being a leader in our field. Safety, Health, Hygiene & Environment are the foundation of all our values we live safety by living our values: Respect, Ownership, Excellence, Teamwork and Integrity.
  • Competitive salary package
  • Relocation support
  • Career development pathways our diverse and challenging work environment will present you with many opportunities to grow, develop and advance your skills
  • Salary sacrifice for superannuation and novated car leasing
  • Annual incentive bonus
  • Discounted health insurance and gym membership
  • Employee assistance program that's free for the family

APPLICATION

  • Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are central to who we are and how we operate. We value employees from all backgrounds, and we rely upon diversity in order to inspire a culture of integrity, respect and innovation to drive our business, enhance our competitiveness and serve our customers across the world.
  • Nyrstar Hobart has a strict RPE 'Clean Shave' Policy. Most facial hair is not permitted on site. Regular health screening, including blood tests, is part of our commitment to keeping our workforce safe and a condition of employment.
  • Nyrstar is committed to creating a healthy and safe work environment and building a culture that inspires their employees to work respectfully together as a team. When you join Nyrstar you can expect to find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none from technical training to leadership programs, we work with employee to develop their skills and reach their full potential.

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