Coal Technician (Paget)

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Coal Technician to join our team on a casual basis in Paget, QLD. In this hands-on role, you’ll be key to delivering accurate and timely preparation and analysis of coal and related samples, working to recognised international standards and contributing to high-quality results for our clients.

This position requires flexibility to work a 5-day roster that includes weekend shifts.

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

• Follow correct procedures for sampling, recording, preparation, analysis, storage, and reporting.
• Ensure accuracy, precision, and traceability of samples with timely completion of tasks.
• Assist with preventative maintenance of preparation equipment and maintain a safety-aware environment.
• Use basic CCLAS for sample booking and analysis.
• Communicate effectively with previous and following shifts.
• Stop using any equipment that poses a safety risk or could affect results, and report to the Supervisor.
• Perform routine and project sampling, preparation, and analysis.
• Plan shift workflow and coordinate sample pick-ups and analysis.
• Be available for shift work with reasonable notice.
• Work across testing, sampling, and analytical areas as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment, including participating in site housekeeping and occasional special clean-ups.

SGS is looking for candidates who come from a fast-paced background. The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Coal sampling, preparation and testing experience preferred, but not essential
• Good computer skills, Excel proficiency beneficial and previous experience with data management programs (highly regarded)
• Previous experience in general mineral laboratory environment preferred, but not essential
• Ability to work on rotating shifts
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and meet tight deadlines

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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.

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.