Coal Technician

**Company Description**
We are SGS - the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
- Our Energy Minerals Division provides high-quality, independent coal analysis and services to many Australian and international coal companies. Come and join us at SGS in Mt Thorley, NSW. Get an opportunity to learn about coal sampling and testing._

SGS is seeking a full-time Coal Technician to join our team at Mount Thorley, NSW. This role's primary responsibility is to ensure the timely and high-quality sampling, preparation, and analysis of samples for both internal and external customers.

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

- Ensure accuracy, precision and traceability of prepared samples.
- Assist with the preventative maintenance of all preparation and laboratory equipment.
- Assist with the calibration of all preparation and laboratory equipment.
- Always maintain a safety-aware environment.
- Follow routine and non-routine sampling instructions under supervision.
- Perform all duties as per your Industrial Agreement classification, including: Sampling, Collection, Preparation, Analysis, Reporting and Validation of samples from automatic sample stations, and other samples, as required.
- Other tasks and duties, as required and as directed by supervisor or management.

**Qualifications**
- Coal sampling, preparation and testing experience preferred
- Previous experience in general mineral laboratory environment preferred
- Successful completion of Year 10 secondary education with science background or equivalent (preferred)
- Progress towards or completion of relevant higher formal qualifications preferred
- Good computer skills i.e. Excel beneficial
- Completion of a numeracy, writing and comprehension test
- Current full drivers license (green p plates by approval).

**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 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.