Coal Technician (Unanderra)

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Job Description

In Australia, our Energy Minerals business is a leading provider of coal testing, analysis and expert advice and we are currently looking for a Coal Technician to join our operations, someone who are looking for an exciting career change to work with a Global leader for quality and integrity role. 

With this permanent full time opportunity you will be working as part of a fast-paced team, located in NSW.

You will be responsible but not limited to:

• Accurately conducting physical coal sampling and testing of routine samples
• Receipting, recording, sorting and storing coal samples as required
• Compliance with analytical methods, procedures and SGS Quality Systems & onsite HSE Standards
• Day to day upkeep of analytical and sample preparation equipment.
• Delivery of quality samples to both internal and external customers.
• Flexibility is critical as you may be required to complete day, afternoon and/or night shifts on weekdays or weekends. 

Qualifications

The successful candidate will also have:

• Appropriate on-the-job training with 6-12 months experience in a laboratory or chemical process; OR
• Completion of Higher School Certificate with passes in English, Maths and Science or equivalent
• Progress towards or completion of relevant higher formal

  qualifications

  preferred
• Completion of a numeracy, writing and comprehension test to required standard
• Previous experience in a similar prep/laboratory is desirable but not essential
• The ability to work in a team environment and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• A valid driver's licence (minimum green provisional Car Licence) 

Additional Information

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

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU 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. SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.