Coal Technician (Carmichael)

Company Description

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 1,600 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.

Job Description

Join our team as a Coal Technician and make a real difference in delivering accurate, high-quality sample collection and analysis for CHPP and train operations. You'll be working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your attention to detail directly impacts critical testing processes that meet both site protocols and Australian/International standards. This is your opportunity to develop expertise in a specialized technical role while contributing to essential operations.

If you're detail-focused, safety-conscious, and ready to make an impact in a collaborative team environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Your key responsibilities in this role will include but are not limited to:

• Execute precise sampling, preparation, analysis, and reporting procedures while maintaining the highest accuracy standards
• Deliver all work on schedule with meticulous attention to detail and quality assurance
• Maintain complete traceability and integrity of all samples throughout the testing process
• Proactively support the maintenance and optimal performance of lab and prep equipment
• Champion a safety-first culture by identifying hazards and promoting best practices across the team
• Foster seamless communication and knowledge transfer with incoming and outgoing shift teams
• Take ownership by immediately flagging unsafe or faulty equipment and escalating concerns
• Conduct routine sampling, preparation, and analysis for shipping and exploration initiatives
• Strategically plan daily tasks, coordinate sample logistics, and optimize testing schedules

More about this role:

• FIFO 7/7 Day/Night 12hr shift rotating roster offering flexibility and work-life balance
• Opportunity to work across various sites, expanding your experience and technical capabilities
• Perform duties within your classification level while building professional expertise
• Contribute to a clean, safe, and professional work environment by maintaining lab areas, company vehicles, and shared site facilities to the highest standards

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Experience in coal sampling, preparation and testing, or within a mineral laboratory environment (preferred but not essential)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Availability to work a 7/7 rotating day and night roster
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team in remote locations
• A current Australian manual driver's licence (preferred)
• Current Standard 11 certification
• The ability to meet pre-employment medical and fitness-for-work requirements

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.

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