AddressWe are looking for an Occupational Hygiene Technician to join our small Consultancy based in Perth. There will be regular mine site work which will require time away, working across various Western Australian locations.
You will be mentored by an experienced Occupational Hygienist, however you will be required to work independently and complete proposals and reports in a timely manner.
Essential qualifications include:
- Minimum of a Science based TAFE Certificate or Diploma (Laboratory technology, OH&S, Environmental health)
- Mine Air Quality Officer/Technician qualification
- Manual Drivers licence
- Noise officer qualification will be beneficial.
Responsibilities include:
- Conducting air sampling for dust, heavy metals (e.g. welding fumes, silica) and volatile organic compounds in accordance with relevant standards or guidance documents
- Conduct noise surveys and noise dosimetry
- Use of scientific testing equipment / maintain calibration requirements
- Conduct respiratory and hearing personal protective equipment (PPE) fit-testing, and other health and hygiene risk assessments
- Report righting
