Job Summary
Company: AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited
Category: Mining / Petroleum
Location: Obuasi
Job status: Full-Time
Salary: GH
Education: BSc
Experience: 3 years
Job expires: 30 Jun-2022
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI
(IDUAPRIEM) LIMITED (A subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti Limited) operate the
combine Teberebie and Iduapriem open-pits gold mines at Tarkwa in the Western
Region of Ghana and has a work force of over 1400, including contractors.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified
employees to fill in a vacant position(s) mentioned below:
Position: Occupational Hygiene Technician
Grade: Stratum I
Department: HSE
Number of
Position(s): One (1)
Role Purpose
• To anticipate, identify, measure, and monitor
workplace health hazards, and ensure that controls are continuously monitored
for effectiveness. Role holder will support the occupational hygiene unit in
the continuous health risks assessments and controls on the mine.
Role
Accountabilities
• Conduct sampling/monitoring of air borne hazards
such as dust, welding fumes, diesel particulate matter, air borne lead
• Measure and continuously monitor noise exposure
levels (personal noise monitoring)
• Measure and continuously monitor whole body vibration
and radiation exposure levels of employees
• Conduct regular nocturnal light measurements at
the workplace
• Participate and assist in risk assessment
exercise and contribute to the developments and implementation of control
measures
• Conduct critical control verification - ensure
that controls are in place and functional to mitigate the risk of harm
• Conduct compliance studies on the use of noise
and respiratory protection devises at the workplace
• Maintenance/housekeeping of the dust laboratory/weighing
facility (cleaning, charging equipment) and ensure that all occupational
hygiene equipment are well maintained
• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly
occupational health & hygiene reports
• Assist in educating workers on health effect of
stressors on the mine (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomics etc.) on the
mine and existing controls including the use of PPE Conduct health and hygiene
inspections
• Assist in internal and external audits
Participate in random alcohol and drug testing activities in the mine
• Assist with the implementation of indoor
residual spraying, larviciding and disinfection programs sponsored by the mine
• Conduct kitchen inspections and ensure that food
samples are collected for analysis with FDA quarterly
Qualification
Required & Experience
Person Specifications
• BSc. Environmental and Safety Engineering,
Chemistry or Health Sciences related field from a recognized institution
• Professional competency certification in
Occupational Hygiene is an advantage
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of
Occupational Health & Safety or occupational Hygiene or its equivalent.
• Must be familiar with the use of occupational hygiene
equipment
• Knowledge in MS Office applications.
• Budget planning and development skills
• Report writing – be familiar with occupational
hygiene report writing
• Effective interpersonal, communication and
presentation skills
• Ability to work extra hours and respond to tight
deadlines
• Knowledge in MS Office applications.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
and ability to work in a team-oriented setting
• Must possess very strong human relations skills
and ability to interact with people of diverse culture and value
• Medical fitness for the position and environment
• Possess a valid driver’s license and proficiency
in driving light vehicle
Location: Obuasi
How to Apply
For the Job
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below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.
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Closing Date: 30 June, 2022