Health & Safety Industrial Hygienist

Job Summary

Provide support to the Health and Safety Department by coordinating site Industrial Hygiene (IH) and Occupational Health (OH) Programs.  This position will facilitate area IH/OH inspections, training, documentation, and all monitoring activities necessary to maintain a safe and healthy workplace, consistently ensuring regulatory compliance while continuously aligning daily functions to reflect Kinross’ values.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the site industrial hygiene and occupational health programs with alignment and oversight by the programs administer and any third-party consultants.
• Coordinate site industrial hygiene activities which include, but are not limited to exposures to dust, noise, mist, fumes, gases, etc.        
• Conduct health surveys and sampling site-wide and create and/or maintain appropriate data tracking systems and associated reporting.                            
• Supervise the development and implementation of appropriate administrative and engineering controls as deemed necessary by the results of monitoring and measuring activities.        
• Calibrate, maintain, and/or operate industrial hygiene equipment as deemed necessary to ensure compliance to organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to adhere to current industrial hygiene standard operating procedures, manuals, and programs, etc. (e.g., Hearing Conservation and Respiratory Protection).
• Ability to manage and coordinate projects across multiple departments.    
• Facilitates work area inspections.
• Willing to support on site Emergency response team
• Participate and represent the company during MSHA interactions and hazard complaints.
• Coordinate abatement of any citations and complete the proper reports. Ability to perform MSHA part 50 reporting.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to safety, environmental, confidentiality and code of conduct.
• Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
• Consistently exercise discretion and judgment in job performance.
• Works without risk or harm to self and others.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Punctuality and regular attendance required.
• Perform other related functions as assigned by supervisor.    

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.  Employee must have sufficient education to read and write instructions, perform mathematical calculations, and manage documentation.
• Health and Safety background preferably in the mining industry preferred but not required.
• Must possess or have the capability of obtaining an MSHA instructor certification.  
• Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) certification preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge and skill with P.C. utilizing work processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management. Demonstrates strong administrative, organizational, and technical writing skills.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work both independently and with others in a team environment.
• Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the physical demands sheets.
• May work holidays, weekends, and shift work as required.

Health, Safety and Environmental Requirements

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Have a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Always wears Personal Protective Equipment while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
• Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.
• Consistently reinforces Kinross goals and keeps employees informed as changes occur.