Turquoise Ridge - Industrial Hygiene Technician

Overview

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

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.

Industrial Hygiene Technician – Turquoise Ridge mine site. The Industrial Hygiene Technician will collect Industrial Hygiene samples in accordance with established procedures/guidelines, provide support for day-to-day Industrial Hygiene activities, and follow established guidelines to ensure protection of employees’ health.

• Learn the agents sampled & NMG’s limits. Understand the various agents and their permissible limits.
• Sampling equipment/procedure: familiarize yourself with the equipment and procedures for each agent.
• Become skilled and proficient in sampling various agents, reporting, and measuring exposures.
• Complete data entry into Cority, upload lab requisitions, and other documents required to be maintained by NGM and MSHA.
• Manage sampling media: ordering, maintaining stock levels, shipping and receiving from warehouse.
• Calibrate equipment and complete the calibration process for all sampling equipment.
• Execute air sampling procedures, including pre-calibration and 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), monitor various mine gases, maintain stock levels, and ensure gas monitors and crib lockers are functional.
• Maintain equipment calibration records and keep all documentation up to date.
• Understand the Cority system. Know the purpose and the information collected for Industrial Hygiene.
• Upload documentation into SharePoint with correct file names.
• Understand the procedures of biological sampling; know locations of sampling 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 and annual refresher training.
• Follow our standards, policies, and procedures for Occupational Health and Safety.
• Achieve daily tasks/goals with the mindset to achieve the annual sample plan.
• Assist and support weekly safety meetings and attend monthly safety meetings as required.
• Support care and custody of sampling equipment expectations with crew members and hold ourselves accountable to meet those expectations.
• Complete each task in a timely manner and be willing to adjust based on feedback regarding sampling plans and schedules.
• Maintain honest and transparent communication with frontline staff 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.

• Ability to gain CAOHC certification within 3 months (required).
• Proven safe work record (required).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills (required).
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (required).
• Ability to manage multiple complex systems and tasks with minimal oversight (required).
• One (1) year experience in the mining industry preferred.
• Current CAOHC Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of 30 CFR Part 62 preferred.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently (required).
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a courteous and customer-service focus (required).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (required).
• Ability to multi-task, self-manage and self-motivate (required).
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these standards (preferred).

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses, benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable.
• Opportunity to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• An opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital Mining.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues are endless.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mines locations.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.