Coal Technician - Byerwen Mine Onsite Laboratory

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Our Energy Minerals Division provides high-quality, independent coal analysis and services to many Australian and international coal companies.  We have NATA accredited (ISO/IEC 17025) coal laboratories servicing all major coal ports in Australia and have significant involvement with the superintending of coal exported overseas, quality control at mine sites / power plants and borecore evaluation. Our tech services provide mechanical sampling design and commissioning for all bulk particulate materials.

Kick-start your laboratory career with our Coal Technician role! We offer full-time and casual opportunities, providing hands-on experience in a fast-paced lab environment.

As part of our dynamic team, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Providing high quality of accurate completion of tasks
• Following correct procedures in sampling, recording, preparation and analysis. 
• Collaborating with the team to provide efficient and effective service deliver to clients and customers. 
• To ensure accuracy, precision and traceability of prepared samples.
• Adhering to safe practices and cease use of any hazardous equipment which may effect integrity of results  
• Must be available for shift work (7/7 D/N Rotating Roster)
• Performing other duties as directed by the reporting manager. 

To be successful in this role you will have an understanding of:

• Experience and knowledge doing coal sampling, preparation and testing (preferred, but not essential) 
• Strong computer skills with Excel (CCLAS is beneficial)
• Proven experience working as a flexible team member 
• Highly driven and able to meet tight deadlines 

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

•    As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work

•    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business

•    Paid parental leave

•    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations

•    Corporate health & wellbeing offers

•    Ongoing learning & development 

•    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)

•    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

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SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.



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