Fire Assayer

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.

Job Description

SGS is seeking a Supervisor for our Fire Assayer team at our laboratory in Townsville.

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

• Responsible for fire assay quality and quantity.
• Responsible for pick up of fire assay drills.
• Responsible for housekeeping in the fire assay areas.
• Responsible for reasonable tasks as assigned by the deputy manager or manager.
• Understanding of the processes in Fire Assaying of samples for analysis for Gold.
• Understanding the hazardous nature of lead (FLUX) and working in a safe manner to fulfil your duty of care to yourself and others.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate you will have:

• Experience in fire assay techniques
• Previous laboratory experience in a similar environment (preferred) 
• Current drivers licence
• Teamwork and co-operation
• Effective communication
• Organisation and Efficiency
• Customer service orientation

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.