Field Technician

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.

**Job Description**:
As a Field Technician based in Alexandria, your primary responsibilities are to conduct field sampling and site work for Sydney Industrial analytical services Group to service the market in the environmental, chemical and petrochemical industries.

Some specific responsibilities are:

- Under take laboratory testing and preparation of reagents as required.
- undertake practical field work of sampling and analysis as necessary, and frequent travel will be required.
- Provide technical leadership support to management.
- Devise and perform developmental work in connection with new methods of analysis and instrumentation.
- Create and implement analysis protocols for new and existing service markets.
- Take responsibility for complex industrial analytical projects from commencement to completion.
- Prepare technical reports and providing recommendations and information on technical matters.
- Provide training and mentorship to staff members as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as Chemistry and/or experience in environmental, chemical or petrochemical industries.
- Significant experience in wet chemistry and gas chromatographic and gas measurement techniques;
- Experience in occupational health and hygiene monitoring and measurement
- Proven experience in GCMS, HPLC, UV-Vis, IR and AAS or ICP is also desirable;
- Knowledge of quality management systems and NATA accreditation.
- A current drivers license and willingness to travel and work additional or after hours is essential.
- Demonstrated commitment to Occupational Health and Safety.

Additional Information

**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)

**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.