Are you looking for a hands-on role in the coal industry with variety, travel across sites, and the opportunity to build your skills in laboratory operations?
SGS is seeking a Coal Technician (Relief) to join our team supporting multiple onsite laboratories across the Bowen Basin, QLD. In this role, you'll receive training across various sites and provide coverage where needed, ensuring the accurate collection, preparation, and analysis of coal samples in accordance with site requirements and Australian and International standards.
What's on Offer?
- Full-time permanent opportunity
- 7/7 rotating day and night roster
- Variety of work locations across the Bowen Basin
- Ongoing training across multiple laboratory sites
- Supportive team environment with strong safety focus
- Opportunity to develop technical laboratory skills
About the Role
As a Coal Technician, you will play an important role in ensuring the timely and accurate sampling, preparation, testing, and reporting of coal samples. You will help maintain high standards of quality, safety, and operational efficiency across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect, prepare, analyse, store, and report coal samples in accordance with approved procedures and standards.
- Ensure accuracy, precision, and traceability of all sample preparation and testing activities.
- Assist with preventative maintenance of laboratory and sample preparation equipment.
- Plan shift workflows and coordinate sample collection and analysis activities.
- Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with incoming and outgoing shifts.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture.
- Identify and report equipment issues or safety concerns promptly.
- Support routine and project-based sampling and testing activities.
- Participate in housekeeping and site maintenance activities to maintain a clean, safe, and professional working environment.
- Travel and work across various SGS laboratory sites as business needs require.
About You
We're looking for a reliable and adaptable team player who can work independently and maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in coal sampling, preparation, and testing is highly regarded but not essential.
- Previous experience in a mineral, coal, or general laboratory environment is advantageous.
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication skills and proven reliability.
- Comfortable working in varying environmental conditions, including heat, dust, and cold weather.
Qualifications & Licences
- Standard 11 (required).
- Open Australian Manual Driver's Licence preferred.
- S123 and G2 tickets advantageous but not essential.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment medical and health assessment relevant to the inherent requirements of the role.
Apply Now
If you're safety-focused, reliable, and ready to build a rewarding career in laboratory operations within the coal industry, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services.
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.
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 1,600 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.
SGS's Energy Minerals Division offers high-quality, independent coal analysis and services to numerous Australian and international coal companies. We offer attractive incentives, on the job training, optional nationally accredited training to help support career development and a great team environment! Start your career with us today!