RASGAS - INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST

Closing date : 14 May 2008

RASGAS - INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST

ROLE
Develop and implement the OH/WE P and ensure compliance with relevant industrial hygiene standards per RGEE System 5-5. Administrator and primary liaison contact with Company Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for implementation of RGEE System 5-5. Respond to workplace health issues brought by Operations, Maintenance, Laboratory, Materials & Procurement, General Services, Drilling, site construction and other EHSQ professionals. Perform qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments to identify workplace health hazards and produce reports with recommendations for achieving hazard reduction and compliance with relevant industrial hygiene standards. Follow up with the appropriate Department(s) to ensure that recommendations are implemented in a timely manner. Conduct routine walkthrough surveys of the plant and offshore facilities to identify issues, as well as determine level of compliance. Assist in the implementation of control measures (engineering, work practices and/or personal protective equipment), when necessary, to reduce exposure risk. Assist in the development and presentation of applicable workplace and Al Khor Community health protection training, such as hazard communications, hearing conservation, respiratory protection and others as directed by the EHSQ Manager or CMO. Assist in the identification of those jobs requiring periodic medical surveillance, due to the potential for excessive exposure to chemical and/or physical agents. Participates in the EHS meetings with the various Departments to present information on their activities and findings related to the OH/WE P. Participate in shutdown planning process to ensure that adequate resources are available during shutdown relative to support staff, training, PPE, monitoring equipment, etc. Participate in process change and new construction discussions to ensure that potential workplace health problems are anticipated and controlled. Purchase, calibrate and maintain industrial hygiene instrumentation necessary to support the OH/WE P. Train Safety, Operations (offshore and onshore) and other staff to assist him in the implementation and related monitoring of the OH/WE P. Assist in the annual audit of the OH/WE P. Provide line supervision and employees with the requisite information to ensure their understanding of work-related health hazards. Responsible for the support of Company Safety, Health & Environment and Quality policies and programs, and carrying out specific duties and responsibilities related to his job as spelled out in RGEE Management System documentation, policies, procedures, local documentation, Management System Manual, Safety Manual and other related documents. Monitor quality of drinking water at RasGas sites (including Al Khor Housing Community). Provide guidance and assistance to residents on health concerns at Al Khor Housing Community, as requested by Company CMO. May be assigned other tasks related to company health concerns by the CMO.

REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Engineering, Science or Medicine, with further study in Industrial Hygiene or Workplace Health Protection leading to membership of a recognized professional body such as ACGIH. Five (5) years experience in industrial hygiene, in the oil and gas industry including onshore plant construction, commissioning and operation and offshore drilling and production. Very good knowledge of written and spoken English with the ability to perform presentations and to produce technical reports. Very good knowledge of Word for Windows and Excel spreadsheet computer software.

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