Occupational Hygiene Officer - Banksiadale, Australia - Alcoa Corporation

Alcoa Corporation

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Banksiadale, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Just as aluminium is the element of possibility, so too, are our current and future employees.

When you join Alcoa, you have the opportunity to help define what it means to be a sustainable aluminium company.

Our 135-year legacy gives you the systems and tools to thrive.

We invented the industry and today we are redefining what it means to be a sustainable aluminium company from mines to metal.

We are open, honest, accountable and do what we say we'll do. We relentlessly pursue outstanding and sustainable results and creatively transform ideas into value. We treat all people with dignity and provide a diverse, inclusive work culture. We work safely, promote wellness, and protect the environment. Come grow your career, collaborate on a global scale and deliver materials essential to the world. Learn more about the endless career possibilities for you at Alcoa

About the job

Are you seeking a role where you can make a difference and positively use your influencing skills and networks to foster change and help grow our business?

We are currently seeking an Occupational Hygiene Officer for a permanent part-time opportunity based at our Mine sites.

Accountability extends to ensuring all people on site have an appropriate level of understanding of the potential hazards, control measures, and provide the latest relevant research to them minimise the risk to their health.

You will oversee the Occupational Hygiene Monitoring and Fit Testing Program for both Huntly and Willowdale Mine Sites.

Other duties and responsibilities will include:

Maintain the locations Health Management Plans.
Facilitate the management of ongoing surveillance programs by ensuring that appropriate monitoring of physical and chemical hazards in the work environment is carried out.
Evaluate data with respect to health standards and regulatory requirements and provide feedback to the operating centres on routine monitoring results and their implications to the health of people working in the area.
Managing the collection and storage of occupational hygiene data to ensure that the most recent technology.
Undertake and maintain hazardous material risk assessments by reviewing all materials prior to their purchase, maintaining a register of all materials used on site, and providing training to all people involved in using these materials in the workplace.
Developing and leading a comprehensive Respiratory and Hearing Protection Program, ensuring that adequate training is provided.
Continually evaluating and trialling new protective equipment as it becomes available on the market to ensure the highest level of protection is offered.

About you

To play a part in our ongoing success we are seeking someone with:

Bachelors or Post-Grad studies in Occupational Hygiene and/or Health / Science.
Membership of The Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH).
Demonstrated people leadership experience with strong customer orientation and ability to effectively prioritise.
WA DMIRS Registered Sampler and WA Registered Noise Officer
Heavy industry experience, or familiarity in a similar environment

What's on offer?- Competitive remuneration package- Career development opportunities- Benefits allowance- Performance related bonus (variable)- Superannuation above guarantee- 16 weeks parental leave scheme- Paid annual volunteer hours- Employee groups including the Social Club, Alcoa Women's Network, EAGLE (Employees at Alcoa for Gay, Lesbian, bisexual and transgender Equality) and AWARE (Alcoans Working Actively for Racial-ethnic Equality)

Our Locations

Alcoa's Australian operations represent one of the world's largest integrated bauxite mining, alumina refining and aluminium smelting systems and add value to Australia's local, state and national economies at every stage.

Our Australian operations support approximately 4,370 direct jobs including multiple entry talent pathways/programs, predominantly in regional Western Australia.

Supported by our head office in Booragoon and the Bindjareb Regional office in Pinjarra, our operations include: our world-class Technology Development Centre of Excellence (COE), two bauxite mines in Western Australia (Huntly and Willowdale); three alumina refineries in Western Australia (Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup); one aluminium smelter in Victoria (Portland); two dedicated port facilities in Western Australia (Kwinana and Bunbury); and two Alcoa Farmlands sites in Western Australia (Pinjarra and Wagerup).

Applications close

Saturday 1st July 2023

Additional information You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview, this process can take up to four weeks from the closing date.

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