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MinRes Benefits

• Work with advanced port, pipeline, and environmental technologies that set industry benchmarks.
• Employee Wellbeing is central to your success – utilise our inhouse wellness centre, and mental health support
• Investment opportunities with the MinRes MyShare plan. 

The Role

We are committed to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our employees and the environment wherever we operate. Due to this we are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Occupational Hygienist to join our Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) team. This position will be based at our Onslow Coastal operations and work on an 8:6.

The position will work closely to assist the site Safety Team & and the operation in ensuring that the site comply with all Company and Statutory Occupational Health, Safety and Training Regulations. You will report to the Manager Hygiene & Radiation however will have full support of the onsite Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake the legislative duties of Mine Air Quality Officer, Noise Office & Radiation Safety Officer (Fixed Gauge)
• Assess and evaluate work procedures & environments to identify potential health hazards and eliminate them or ensure adequate controls are in place
• Develop and implement the Health Management Plan along with the Baseline Sampling Plan
• Develop and implement the Radiation Management Plans and Drinking Water Quality Management Plans
• Ensure all health hazards and incidents identified are assessed, controlled & reported in INX
• Conduct control verification activities
• Conduct investigations for occupational hygiene incidents
• Report occupational hygiene exposure data to stakeholders at set frequencies
• Allocate your time effectively across the MinRes business units (PMI, Mining, AMG, CSI, MRT)
• Undertake audit & assurance activities to ensure compliance
• Facilitate and develop site-based training as required, such as the company workshops, leadership programs, induction processes and other
• Provide fit testing services to all workgroups for respirators and hearing protection
• Liaising with Statutory & Regulatory bodies, medical officials and institutions, including doctors, hospitals, FESA and RFDS.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (Science, Engineering or Chemistry)
• Formal Post graduate qualification in Occupational Hygiene (desired)
• Mine Air Quality Officer Qualifications
• Noise Officer Qualifications
• Current WA Driver’s License
• Current – Apply First Aid Certificate
• Advanced computer literacy, including familiarity with safety software systems.
• Previous experience in an occupational hygiene role on a major mining project
• Extensive knowledge of Occupational Hygiene Legislation, Policies & Practices
• Demonstrated Leadership & Teamwork Skills
• Well-developed interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skills
• Sound knowledge of Western Australian Occupational Health & Safety Regulations, Standards & Codes of Practice
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal & written

The Onslow Port covers the coastal component of the Onslow Iron project. Central to the project’s success is our innovative transhipping solution, which allows us to ship iron ore without the need for a deep-water port. At the Port of Ashburton, a 220,000 tonne negative pressure storage shed holds the ore before export. 

Mineral Resources Ltd ASX: MIN is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. We are a growing industry leader on the back of our desire to think differently, navigate challenging operating landscapes and seize new opportunities.