Occupational Hygiene Specialist - (Homebased anywhere in the United States) ID-1386

About Orica

At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It's an exciting time to join us - we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About The Role - Occupational Hygiene Specialist (United States)

We are excited to announce an opportunity for an Occupational Hygiene Specialist with the Orica North America team.

The Occupational Hygiene Specialist will support the Senior Manager - Global Health in leading improvements in Health performance across Orica. Collaboration with other roles within the Global and Regional SHES (Safety, Health, Environment and Security) teams and operational resources will be an essential element of this position.  

 

We are open to this person sitting anywhere in the United States, working remote. 

What you will be doing

    Align all behaviors with Orica's Charter Values, Purpose and Strategy. 
    Support compliance with global regulatory requirements related to Health.
    Provide health subject matter expertise and support to SHES Specialists and Operational Leaders.
    Experience with designing and implementing psychosocial risk management frameworks in large organizations. 
    Experience with risk assessment methodology for the management of health hazards.
    Experience with designing and implementing robust fitness for work programs guidance and tools.  
    Design, develop and review Health Standards, Group Procedures, guidance material and training. 
    Provide subject matter expertise and contribute to the health assurance program. 
    Maintain a professional, proactive and constructive working relationship between the Regional Business and the regulators.  
    Maintain Health master data and analytics for Orica, including Health risk bowties, health material risks and health major hazards and key control.s
    Monitoring of internal and external Health issues, trends and opportunities. 
    Any other activities deemed appropriate by Group or the Region.

 

Travel up to 25%

 

Metrix:
    Tracking of outcomes achieved, completion to plan
    Strength of relationships 
    Feedback from internal stakeholders (eg. Internal Audit, Regional, Group SHES)

What you will bring

    Sound knowledge of health regulatory frameworks, SHES Management systems, SHE assurance and auditing frameworks.
    Broad risk assessment experience is a must.
    Excellent demonstratable verbal skills (stakeholder influencing, engagement and consultation)
    Ability to build trust and sustain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
    Solid character with very high standard of personal integrity, ethics and behavior.

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Your qualifications

    Bachelor degree + in related health disciplines such as Occupational / Industrial Hygiene or similar
    Five years+ of Industry experience, manufacturing and/or mining industry experience preferred

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, models resilience and flexibility
* Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
* Builds the trust of others  
* Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
* Self-aware and open to feedback 
* Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy, integrity & accountability
* Work effectively across business unit boundaries to develop and align diverse stakeholders 
* High level decision making & problem solving skills
* Self-motivated, well organised and logical, with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Strong people management and influencing skills
 

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

 

Compensation 

  • Full Time Salary 
  • $107,700 - 150,780 USD
  • Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan

 

(Salary to be determined by the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)


Orica does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.  Do not apply for this role if you will need Orica Immigration Sponsorship (e.g., H1-B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future. 


Employee Benefits (Full Time Position)
    Medical/Prescription Drug - Three (3) plans to choose from 
    Dental - Two (2) plans to choose from 
    Vision - Two (2) plans to choose from 
    Health Savings Account 
    Flexible Spending Accounts 
    Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
    Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
    Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
    Company provided Employee Assistance Program 
    Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans 
    Voluntary Identity Theft Protection 
    Voluntary Legal Plan 
    401(k) + Company Match 
    Company provided Maternity Leave 
    Company provided Bonding Leave 
    Accrued Paid Time Off 
    Paid Sick & Safe Time 
    Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays 

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

 

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.  Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes. 

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