Job Description

Finsch Diamond Mine is located in the town of Lime Acres, which is situated 160km north-west of Kimberley and 109km south of Kuruman in the Northern Cape.Job Reference Nr: FIN639Job Grade: C4ROLE DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Occupational Hygienist, the role will execute, co-ordinate and monitor the application of Hygiene control systems and procedures according to occupational and legislative requirements.TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure adherence to the occupational hygiene management schedule by performing the work as per the schedule.
• Order the required laboratory supplies and timeously ensure equipment & instruments are calibrated.
• Ensure that all HSEQ reporting is aligned with standards, guidelines and schedules.
• Communicate and record ventilation information and changes to relevant stakeholders to minimise production delays during production time.
• Continuously analyse mining ventilation efficiencies to recommend or implement improvements or changes to maximise mining operation.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships and an effective / sound communication system with the HSEQ Function.
• Provide knowledge and advice to all levels of management to identify and resolve a wide range of Occupational Hygiene management system and related interfacing issues.
• Assist the Technical team with short and medium-term ventilation planning during LOM planning as well as model the ventilation network on Vensim.
• Takes cognisance of and adhere to Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation. Manage and report on non compliance issues.
• Model behaviour that is consistent with the Company Safety, Health and Environment Vision and Values. Manage and report on non compliance issues..
• Effective Team Player and Effective Self Management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Intermediate Certificate: COM Mine Environmental Control (NQF 4 level).
• A minimum of 3 years working experience in a mine ventilation and occupational hygiene environment.
• Ventsim software knowledge.
• Mine Ventilation Society Membership.
• Computer Literacy and Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver's license.

ADVANTAGE:

• Certificate: COM Mine Environmental Control (NQF 6 level).

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: * Compiling necessary internal and external reports.

• Use the available resources and material to facilitate Occupational Hygiene training.
• Recommend improvements on ventilation to ensure a healthy work environment free of pollutants before submission to the Occupational Hygienist.
• Identify all applicable areas to be surveyed as well as the identification of the environmental risks example air born pollutants.
• Conduct detailed ventilation planning to meet operational and maintenance targets.
• Monitor compliance and update schedule progress.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Planning and Organising; Decision Making; Earning Trust; Communication; Continuous Improvement; Safety Focus; Customer Orientation; Valuing Differences; Initiating Action; Managing Relationships.

Petra Diamond Limited