Coal Technician (Gladstone)

SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

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. Come and join us at SGS in Gladstone, QLD on a casual basis. Get an opportunity to learn about coal sampling and testing.

Great opportunity to join our Gladstone team as a Casual Coal Technician!

In this hands-on role, you will support the laboratory with a range of coal testing and sample preparation activities, including:

• Accurately performing routine physical coal testing and analysis
• Ensuring precision, traceability, and quality of prepared samples
• Receipting, recording, sorting, and storing coal samples
• Supporting preventative maintenance of laboratory and preparation equipment
• Assisting with shift planning, workflow coordination, and sample logistics
• Working in line with analytical methods, procedures, and Quality Systems
• Maintaining a safe and compliant working environment

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys practical, semi-manual work in an industrial or laboratory setting. Full training and on-the-job support will be provided.

About you:

• Previous coal sampling, preparation, or testing experience is desirable but not essential
• Experience in a mineral laboratory or similar environment is an advantage
• Basic computer skills (Excel knowledge beneficial; G6 experience a plus but not required)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Available to work casual day and afternoon shifts

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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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