Occupational Hygienist

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About the job

Are you seeking a role where you can make a difference and positively use your influencing skills and networks to foster change and help grow our business?

We are currently seeking an Occupational Hygienist for a permanent full-time opportunity based at our Kwinana Refinery reporting directly to the H&S Manager. The working roster is Monday to Friday, with one leisure day off every four-week period

Accountability extends to ensuring all people on site have an appropriate level of understanding of the potential hazards, control measures, and provide the latest relevant research to them minimise the risk to their health.

You will directly supervise the Occupational Health Technician, oversee the locations Fit Testing program and hold the statutory position of surface ventilation and noise officer.

Being a key contributor to all things Health and Safety from this role will include:
- Maintain the locations Health and Hygiene Management Plan.- Facilitate the management of ongoing surveillance programs by ensuring that appropriate monitoring of physical and chemical hazards in the work environment is carried out.- Evaluate data with respect to health standards and regulatory requirements and provide feedback to the operating centres on routine monitoring results and their implications to the health of people working in the area.- Managing the collection and storage of occupational hygiene data to ensure that the most recent technology is used to provide a sound basis for future epidemiological research.- Undertake and maintain hazardous material risk assessments by reviewing all materials prior to their purchase, maintaining an up to date computer register of all materials used on site, and providing training to all people involved in using these materials in the workplace.- Developing and leading a comprehensive Respiratory Protection Program, ensuring that adequate training is provided for people in all aspects of respiratory protection and potential hazards to their respiratory health.- Continually evaluating and trialling new protective equipment as it becomes available on the market to ensure the highest level of protection is offered.

About you

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:
- Bachelors or Post-Grad studies in Occupational Hygiene and/or Health / Science / Engineering related,- Membership of The Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH).- Demonstrated people leadership experience with strong customer orientation and ability to effectively prioritise- Heavy industry experience, or familiarity in a similar environment

Why Alcoa?

Our values - act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, lead with courage - are at the foundation of everything we do.

At Alcoa we strive to create an inclusive workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work regardless of their background. We know it starts and finishes with you, which is why our value ‘care for people’ is so important to us. It ensures not only your physical safety but also provides an inclusive and welcoming workplace for people from all walks of life, encouraging diversity of thought from each and every person.

As an Alcoa employee, you will embark on growth opportunities and can truly make a difference being part of an organisation that respects and considers flexibility while empowering you with stimulating and challenging work.

What’s on offer?- Competitive remuneration package- Monthly Leisure Day- Career development opportunities- Benefits allowance- Performance related bonus (variable)- Superannuation above guarantee- 16 weeks parental leave scheme- Paid annual volunteer hours- Employee groups including the Social Club, Alcoa Women’s Network, EAGLE (Employees at Alcoa for Gay, Lesbian, bisexual and transgender Equality) and AWARE (Alcoans Working Actively for Racial-ethnic Equality)

Our Locations

Alcoa’s Australian operations represent one of the world’s largest integrated bauxite mining, alumina refining and aluminium smelting systems and add value to Australia’s local, stat