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 and get an opportunity to learn about coal sampling and testing.

Job Description

SGS is currently seeking a Coal Technician to join our team at Bowen, QLD, on a casual basis. This position is essential to ensure the correct and timely preparation and analysis of coal and other related samples in accordance with the appropriate international standards.

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

• Ensure that correct procedures are utilized in all aspects of sampling, recording, preparation, analysis, storage and reporting.
• Assist with the preventative maintenance of all preparation equipment.
• To maintain a safety aware environment.
• The ability to use basic CCLAS to carry out the booking in of samples and analysis.
• Perform duties of all routine shipping and exploration project sampling, preparation and analysis.
• Plan shift workflow and coordinate pick-ups and analysis.
• Available to work in the testing, sampling and analytical areas of the business.
• Required to participate in housekeeping at their place of work and the local site in order to maintain a clean, safe and pleasant working environment.

Qualifications

• Coal sampling, preparation and testing experience preferred, but not essential
• Good computer skills i.e. Excel beneficial (CCLAS preferred, but not essential)
• Experience with float/sink chemicals, handling acids and chemicals preferred, but not essential
• Previous experience in general mineral laboratory environment preferred
• Proven experience working as a flexible team player
• Proven experience working to tight and pressured deadlines

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 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.