Coal Technician

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 1,400 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 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. Our tech services provide mechanical sampling design and commissioning for all bulk particulate materials.

Kickstart your lab career in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. As a Coal Technician, you'll gain practical experience ensuring the accurate and timely collection, preparation, and analysis of CHPP and Train samples to meet site, Australian, and international standards.

If you're motivated, reliable, and eager to learn, this is your chance to grow with a team that values safety, development, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure high-quality and accurate completion of all tasks.
• Follow correct procedures for sampling, recording, preparation, and analysis.
• Collaborate with the team to provide efficient, reliable service to clients.
• Maintain accuracy, precision, and traceability of prepared samples.
• Adhere to safe practices and report or cease use of any equipment that may compromise results.
• Be available for shift work (7/7 D/N rotating roster).
• Perform other duties as directed by the reporting manager.

To be successful in this role you will have an understanding of:

• Experience or knowledge in coal sampling, preparation, and testing is preferred but not essential.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Excel (experience with CCLAS is a bonus).
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a flexible team.
• Highly driven, reliable, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Be available for shift work (7/7 D/N rotating roster).

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 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.