Coal Quality Tester
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026. ALS scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Join ALS Coal - Gladstone, QLD | Full-time Coal Quality Tester
About the Role
As a Coal Quality Tester, you will support the day-to-day operations of the Physical Testing Laboratory. You’ll play a key role in ensuring high-quality analytical results, meeting turnaround time targets, and maintaining the highest standards in safety, client service, and productivity.
This is a permanent position with a rotating roster - 42hr week, 2 Days/2 Nights.
Day to Day
- Perform ship and train sampling
- Conduct coal quality and analytical testing, including data recording and validation
- Review, verify, and authorize analytical results prior to release
- Ensure compliance with Quality Work Instructions and laboratory standards
- Process samples efficiently without compromising accuracy or quality
- Perform general laboratory duties, including cleaning and maintenance of work areas
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment
- Hands on physical work
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to perform physical tasks when required
- Previous coal quality testing experience advantageous but not essential
- Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment medical
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong customer service focus and proactive, solutions-based approach
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
Working at ALS
The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.
Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.
At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.
Everyone Matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.