Technical Officer

Company Description
- We are SGS - the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,700 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world._
- Based in Alexandria, our Technical Services Division is an experienced group offering a wide range of mechanical sampling services to the coal and minerals industry, including the design, manufacture, and supply of sampling systems. We currently have an opening for a Design Draftsperson._

**Job Description**:

- Assist the Reporting Assistants to provide technical support to the business in areas of coal superintendence, production monitoring and project work.
- Assist the Operations Manager to include auditing work, quotations and customer interactions where appropriate.
- Assist the Operations Manager with the implementation and monitoring of quality and innovation programs where appropriate
- Assist the Production Supervisors with assessing new equipment and procedures coming into the business where appropriate and their validation with SOP and MOC completion as to NATA requirements
- Assist the Operations Manager to investigate and implement improvements to calibrations, maintenance, procedures, equipment and training to maximize productivity and quality
- Able to use CCLAS/ G6 at an advanced level to include but not limited to data entry, validation, reporting, pricing, invoicing.
- Feed all Site Safety requirements and management of reports from subcontractors to the Operations Manager

**Qualifications**:

- Qualifications in science related discipline
- Experience in the coal industry desirable
- Previous experience in a coal laboratory environment
- Strong customer service and “can do” orientation
- Knowledge of the system and procedures for coal superintending and project sampling and analysis
- Able to professionally present to customers, presenting viable outputs to meet customer needs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

SGS is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its workers and clients. SGS may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 based on mandated state government/client requirements or in line with SGS policy. Vaccination requirements may differ from role to role based on their risk category and duties performed. Where relevant, proof of immunisation status will be required

**WHY WORK FOR SGS?**
Working at SGS means joining an innovative, global Company. Let’s break down what that means for you.
- As a Company, we have embraced the shift to **flexible work**. We encourage our employees, wherever operationally possible, to work in arrangements that support a work-life balance.
- We’re a Company who believe our impact on society is important, so **Sustainability is embedded in our culture **and the way we do business.
- ** Paid Parental leave **scheme for 8 weeks for eligible employees.
- We are driven to ensure we have a positive impact on our local communities through **paid employee volunteering days** and regularly encouraging time off to donate blood.
- ** Health & Wellbeing** is important to us, which is why we offer annual health club membership rebates and discounted private health insurance, as well as a supportive Employee Assistance Program.
- ** Ongoing learning & development** is vital to the success of any Company. We believe in investing in our employees, so we offer education assistance programs and encourage the use of our online learning platform.
- ** Career Development Opportunities **(nationally and Globally)

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