Industrial Hygienist at Barrick Gold Corporation
JOB ADVERT – INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST (01 VACANCY)
- Position Description
- Roster: 6 Weeks On/ 3 Weeks Off,
Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit an Industrial Hygienist to join and grow our team.
Join Our Exceptional Team And Embody Barrick’s Core Values As You Work With Us. We Are In Search Of Individuals Who Can Champion Barrick’s DNA By
- Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
- Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
- Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
- Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
- Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
- Committing to Zero Harm
- Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships
If you’re ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.
Responsibilities
- Hazard identification, rectification and reporting daily within same shift.
- Universal compliance in PPE uses appropriate for the task at hand all the time.
- Strict compliance to company standard operating procedures and policies
- Perform Field Level Risk Assessment for every task assigned.
- Maintain, calibrate, and operate field and laboratory instruments designed to measure noise, heat, light, ventilation, humidity and air contaminants in the general working environment.
- Carry out routine personal/ Area monitoring for dust and gas from underground environment and other working areas on daily basis or as directed.
- Observe employees being monitored and take notes to identify potential industrial hygiene issues.
- Prepare samples for laboratory analysis without compromising their integrity.
- Study manuals, directives, professional literature, activity organization and operation and other selected reference materials
- Writing comprehensive analytical reports of surveys to inform control programs/processes.
- Capability to identify potential industrial hygiene issue.
- Be able to work underground for extended period.
- Supervise Industrial Hygiene Monitoring activities on site.
- Maintain, calibrate, and operate field and laboratory instruments designed to measure noise, heat, light, ventilation, humidity, and air contaminants in the general working environment.
- Carry out routine personal/ Area monitoring for dust and gas from underground environment and other working areas on daily basis or as directed.
- Observe employees being monitored and take notes to identify potential industrial hygiene issues.
- Prepare samples for laboratory analysis without compromising their integrity.
- Study manuals, directives, professional literature, activity organization and operation and other selected reference materials
- Writing comprehensive analytical reports of surveys to inform control programs/processes.
- Capability to identify potential industrial hygiene issue.
- Be able to work underground for extended period of time.
- Supervise Industrial Hygiene Monitoring activities on site.
Qualification Requirements
- Degree or its equivalent in Environmental Health Sciences/Engineering/Chemistry and Biology
- Certificate/Diploma/degree in Industrial Hygiene or Occupational Medicine
- A Valid Tanzania Driving License
Experience And Competencies Needed
- Three years minimum experience in industrial hygiene working in Mining, Processing or Maintenance disciplines.
- A minimum of two years’ experience in Underground Mining Operations
- Good verbal and written communication skills (English and Kiswahili) are essential to interact and build relationships.
- Experience with database and Microsoft office programs would be desirable.
- Demonstrate ability and willingness to be an active member of mine rescue team.
- Possess a Tanzanian Driving License.
Skills / Knowledge Requirements
- Sound knowledge in Industrial Hygiene systems
- Knowledgeable in Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
- Sound knowledge of legislative requirements within Mining industry
- Knowledgeable in budgeting and planning processes
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of hazardous material
- Knowledge in working at height, rigging & heavy weightlifting requirements
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
- Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment.
About Us
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all of our business decisions.
The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn .
Organization
Bulyanhulu is situated in north-west Tanzania, in the Kahama district of the Shinyanga region, approximately 55 kilometres south of Lake Victoria and 150 kilometres southwest of the city of Mwanza.
Bulyanhulu is a narrow-vein gold mine containing gold, silver and copper mineralisation in sulphides. The mineralisation of Bulyanhulu is associated with a number of steeply-dipping veins. Bulyanhulu commenced commercial production in 2001.