Turquoise Ridge - Industrial Hygiene Technician I-III

Barrick Gold Corporation • Winnemucca, NV

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About The Position

The Industrial Hygiene Technician performs industrial hygiene activities for site operations, provides support and resources, and uses established systems, standards, and procedures to promote safety and health awareness and help achieve a zero-harm workplace. The role supports industrial hygiene sampling and exposure monitoring, including maintaining equipment, records, databases, and documentation; collecting and managing samples; and supporting gas detection systems and field operations.

The technician plans and completes day-to-day work based on daily and weekly plans, conducts sampling in accordance with established annual plans, communicates sampling plans to division leaders and employees, and adapts to changing schedules and feedback. The role also supports team members in the field, attends safety and line-out meetings, assists with refresher training, and contributes to continuous improvement while following Nevada Gold Mines standards, policies, and occupational health and safety procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Strong computer skills, including database management and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex systems and tasks and deliver results with little management oversight.
• Ability to multitask, self-manage, and self-motivate.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and a courteous, pleasant customer-service focus.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.

Nice To Haves

• Mining, safety and health, or medical experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn the agents sampled and Nevada Gold Mines’ permissible limits for those agents.
• Learn the sampling equipment and procedures required for each agent.
• Set up and calibrate sampling equipment, conduct pre- and post-calibrations, and maintain calibration records and documentation.
• Use dosimeter software to set up and calibrate noise samples.
• Enter data into the Cority system and upload laboratory requisitions, noise results, and other required documents.
• Sample various agents, report and measure exposures, and maintain data in industrial hygiene computer databases.
• Upload documentation using correct file names.
• Carry out biological sampling in accordance with accepted industrial hygiene policies and practices, including managing sample locations, manifests, labels, and shipment time frames.
• Plan, prioritize, and safely complete day-to-day assignments in a timely manner based on daily and weekly plans.
• Conduct sampling independently according to established yearly plans; send calendar invitations and communicate plans to division leaders and employees.
• Manage sampling media, including ordering, maintaining stock levels, and shipping and receiving from warehouses.
• Support the gas detection system, including monitoring mine gases, maintaining supplies, checking gas monitors, knowing monitor locations, replacing equipment, and ensuring crib lockers function.
• Replace and order gases as needed.
• Assist with annual refresher training.
• Apply basic knowledge of confined spaces, permits, and procedures.
• Use the INET dashboard to retrieve sample results and check equipment.
• Develop basic knowledge of mine gases in the work location.
• Complete STS forms and return them in a timely manner.
• Attend INET meetings to build knowledge of the INET program.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment and gas-monitoring systems.
• Seek opportunities for continuous improvement, make suggestions, collaborate with team members, and improve work efficiency and skills.
• Provide field support during industrial hygiene sampling and exposure monitoring, including navigating supported divisions, hanging samples, and completing sample checks in work areas.
• Regularly attend line-out and safety meetings.
• Support workplace health and safety through knowledge of industrial hygiene best practices, regulations, and laws; post results as required and follow Nevada Gold Mines standards, policies, and procedures.
• Adapt to changing sampling plans and schedules, seek clarification when needed, and encourage others to do the same.
• Build positive peer relationships and collaborate across teams, departments, and divisions.
• Recognize unsafe practices or non-compliant behavior and provide guidance for correction according to Nevada Gold Mines DNA.
• Communicate industrial hygiene issues to the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution and employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Company-sponsored medical clinics.
• Company match share purchase program.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to career opportunities across the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED