Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our people division is growing, and we are looking for an Industrial Hygiene Technician at our Turquoise Ridge mine site. The Industrial Hygiene Technician will collect Industrial Hygiene samples in accordance with established procedures / guidelines, provide a support function for day-to-day Industrial Hygiene activities, and follow established guidelines to ensure protection of employee’s health.

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Responsibilities:

 

As an Industrial Hygiene Technician, you will be responsible for:

Learning the agents sampled & NMG’s limits. Understand the various agents and their permissible limits

Sampling equipment/procedure: Familiarize yourself with the equipment and procedures needed for each agent.

Become skilled and proficient in sampling various agents, reporting, and measuring exposures

Be able to complete data entry into Cority, upload lab requisitions, and other documents required to be maintained by NGM and MSHA

Be able to manage sampling media. Ordering, maintaining stock levels, shipping and receiving from warehouse

Be proficient with calibrating equipment. Be able to complete the calibration process for all sampling equipment.

Execute air sampling procedures, including pre-calibration, post-calibration. 

Navigate dosimeter software for setting up and calibrating noise samples. 

Conduct sampling independently while maintaining equipment cleanliness and proper storage. 

Assist in sending equipment for calibration and repairs.

Communicate and notify department supervisors of completed sample events and results. 

Complete exposure letters to be distributed to employees.

Learn gas detection system (iNET), monitoring various mine gases, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring gas monitors and crib lockers are functional.

Maintain equipment calibration records and keep all documentation up to date.

Understand the system Cority. Know the purpose and the information collected for Industrial Hygiene.

Upload documentation into sharepoint correctly with correct file names

Understand the procedures of biological sampling. Know the locations of samplings fridges and when to send out biological samples.

Fill out manifests, create labels, ship, and be able to send out calendar invites and communicate with division of sample plan.

Assist with rotating schedule for new hire training & annual refresher training.

Follow our standards, policies, and procedures for Occupational Health and Safety.

Achieve daily tasks/goals with the mindset to achieve annual sample plan.

Assist and support weekly safety meeting and attend monthly safety meeting as required. 

Support care and custody of sampling equipment expectations with crew members and hold ourselves accountable to meet those expectations.

Complete each task given in a timely manner. 

Be willing to adjust based on feedback regarding sampling plans and schedules. 

Maintain honest and transparent communication with frontline and supervisor. 

Daily check-in with direct supervisor to discuss weekly plans, roadblocks, and support needed to achieve plan.

Communicate and notify supervisor of any IH related issues that arise.

            

Qualifications:

 

Ability to gain your CAOHC certification within 3 months requiredProven safe work record requiredExcellent communication and organizational skills requiredStrong and proven computer skills in Microsoft Office requiredAbility to manage multiple complex systems and tasks, while delivering results with little oversight from management requiredOne (1) year experience in the mining industry preferredCurrent CAOHC Certification preferredKnowledge of 30 CFR Part 62 preferredAbility to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently requiredDemonstrated well-developed interpersonal skills, with a courteous and pleasant customer service focus requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skills requiredCapability to multi-task, self-manage and self-motivate requiredDemonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards

What We Can Offer You  

 

A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicableAbility to make a difference and lasting impactWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamAn Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital MiningOpportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endlessAccess to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locationsNevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer