SSR Mining

Industrial Hygiene Technician

Valmy, NV

full_time

About This Job

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with five producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!

Job Description:

General Objectives:

Reporting to the Industrial Hygiene Specialist, the Industrial Hygiene Technician will typically work four consecutive ten-hour shifts during the day shift which may include occasional weekends, holidays and night shifts, including on-call responsibilities. The Industrial Hygiene Technician is responsible for providing occupational safety and health guidance, training, testing, reporting, controls, and support to the departments and personnel at the Marigold Mine.

Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties:

The key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

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Development of sampling strategy for site

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Coordinate and perform IH sampling across site, and realization of other IH initiatives

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Assist in updating physical demands analyses and health risk assessments

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Sample shipment, data entry, statistical analysis, and reporting of samples

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Implementation of controls, with an emphasis on engineering controls

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Employee notification of sampling results

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Assist divisions with toolbox and other training sessions as directed

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Conduct new hire trainings as directed

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Maintain stock of IH sampling supplies and equipment calibration status

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Provide health sampling, noise sampling, and biological sampling as needed

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Monitor and audit effectiveness of controls in place for health exposures

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Maintain records related to occupational health

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Manage gas detection on site

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Participate in safety and health inspections including interacting with employees regarding general health and safety concerns

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Fulfil on-call responsibilities as required

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Act as a resource to site departments in fulfilling their safety responsibilities and assist other safety department personnel with site safety goals and responsibilities

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This role requires frequent interaction with department employees, supervision, and management to provide assistance, service, and support

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Ability to build trust and develop great working relationships with site personnel and regulatory agencies

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Ability to provide strong leadership and act as an effective change agent

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Ability to interact with all departments or groups as needed, for problem resolution

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Performs additional duties as required

Required Skills:

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Strong leadership skills

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Extensive skills using Microsoft programs

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Comfortable giving presentations and speaking to large groups

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Excellent communication and organizational skills

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Proven safe work record

Required Experience:

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Exposure to conducting Industrial Hygiene sampling for dust/silica, noise, metal fumes and mercury, preferred

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Ergonomic experience, preferred

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Work experience in industry (mining industry preferred)

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Experience performing audiometric testing, preferred; CAOHC certification

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Experience in emergency response, preferred

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.