Coal Technician

at  SGS

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. We have NATA accredited (ISO/IEC 17025) 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.
Job Description

We have opportunities to commence your laboratory career and offering both Casual and Full-Time roles as a Coal Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Accurately conducting physical collection of coal samples from various mechanical sampling systems along with physical sample collections from within a CHPP environment adhering to strict deadlines
• Accurately Receipting, recording, analysing, reporting, sorting and storing coal samples
• Operation of analytical and manual preparation equipment.
• Plan shift workflow and coordinate pick-ups and analysis.
• General repairs and maintenance of analytical and preparation equipment
• Fault-finding and diagnostics of equipment where required
• Compliance with analytical methods, procedures and SGS Quality Systems

Qualifications

Previous coal sampling and testing experience would be an advantage. The successful candidate will also have:

• Coal Board Medical and S11 highly regarded
• Strong communication skills
• Proven record of the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Proven Record of the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• A flexible schedule to cover various shifts and rosters and overtime
• A valid driver’s licence and reliable transport are essential
• Please note that this role will involve manual handling and working in varying climate conditions at times

Additional Information

• Accurately conducting physical collection of coal samples from various mechanical sampling systems along with physical sample collections from within a CHPP environment adhering to strict deadlines
• Accurately Receipting, recording, analysing, reporting, sorting and storing coal samples
• Operation of analytical and manual preparation equipment.
• Plan shift workflow and coordinate pick-ups and analysis.
• General repairs and maintenance of analytical and preparation equipment
• Fault-finding and diagnostics of equipment where required
• Compliance with analytical methods, procedures and SGS Quality System