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 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected 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 on a Full-Time basis. Get an opportunity to learn about coal sampling and testing._

SGS is looking for a Full-time Coal Technician to join our team at Mount Thorley, NSW. The main responsibility for this role will be the timely and quality sampling, preparation, and analysis of samples for internal and external customers.

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

- Conduct allocated tasks with the effective use of risk management tools both at the Clients workplace and the Hunter Valley branch.
- Actively seeks out opportunities to build working relationships with other team members and supports others during peak workload periods.
- Ensure that correct procedures are utilised in all aspects of sampling, recording, preparation, analysis, storage and reporting.
- 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.
- Follow routine and non-routine sampling instructions from the Supervisor.

**Qualifications**
- Coal sampling, preparation and testing experience preferred
- Previous experience in general mineral laboratory environment preferred
- Appropriate on-the-job training with 6-12 months experience in a laboratory or chemical process
- 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 to required standard
- Current full drivers license (car), green p plates by approval from Business Manager

**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.