Coal Technician - Middlemount Onsite Laboratories

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.

SGS's Energy Minerals Division offers high-quality, independent coal analysis and services to numerous Australian and international coal companies. We are looking for proactive, enthusiastic people to join our onsite labs in QLD on a full-time basis. This is an opportunity to learn about coal sampling and testing, and no prior experience is necessary - we will provide comprehensive training!

We offer attractive incentives, on the job training, optional nationally accredited training to help support career development and a great team environment! Start your career with us today!

Job Description

We are looking for dedicated Coal Technicians based in QLD to join our team, working at German Creek and Foxleigh. 

In this role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coal Sampling & Analysis - Following correct procedures in all aspects of sampling, recording, preparation, analysis, storage, and reporting.
• Equipment Maintenance – learn about equipment through assisting with the preventative maintenance of all preparation equipment.
• Required to work shift work (7/7 Days/Nights Rotating Roster)
• Compliance & Safety - Compliance with analytical methods, procedures and SGS Quality Systems to maintain a safe workplace.

Qualifications

If you have previously worked in a semi-manual or industrial environment in a hands-on role, then this job would be suitable for you. SGS will provide comprehensive training as required and on-the-job learning.  The possibility of taking on formalised nationally accredited learning is available to those who are interested.

As the successful candidate, you will also have:

• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Proven experience as a flexible and reliable team member with high-level of communication skills.
• Strong customer focus
• Ability to work autonomously in remote locations with small teams or individually.
• Open Manual Australian Driver’s License is preferred.

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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