Field & Laboratory 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.
Job Description
Join our Environmental team in a full-time role being 50% laboratory based and 50% fieldwork; focused on soil, water, and air analysis. You’ll ensure timely, high-quality results and handle fieldwork in the Pilbara region. Candidates must be available for travel and weekend work.

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

• Collect samples as per the schedule, including Potable Water, Waste Water, Sewage Water, Soil and Hygiene samples.
• Maintenance of all sampling and field equipment.
• Perform all required QC checks and collect required QC samples as requested.
• Liaise with clients to make site arrangements and to ensure all required equipment is taken on site in accordance with the proposal and the client’s expectations.
• Undertake routine preparations and analysis of soil and water samples in the laboratory.
• Ensure equipment and laboratory is kept clean to avoid contamination, and to protect company assets.
• Carry out scheduled instrument calibration and maintenance in accordance with written procedures.
• Understand and adapt general laboratory QA/QC criteria and NATA accreditation requirements.
• Monitor stock levels for sampling consumables as well as assist with preparation and supply of consumables as required.
• Assist with general office and other duties as directed by your Supervisor.

Roster will be: 2 weeks Monday to Friday in the Laboratory based in Perth Airport and 2 weeks 8/6 roster in Newman.
Qualifications

The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Posses a degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related fields.
• Demonstrable technical skills within the mining sector, particularly as a Field Sampling Technician.
• Previous experience in customer service and effective communication with clients.
• C class manual license.
• 4WD training certification.
• Senior First Aid certification.
• Must be available for regular travel, including weekends.
• Fieldwork will primarily be in the Pilbara region.
• Availability to comply with a 2-week Monday to Friday roster in the laboratory and a 2-week 8/6 roster in Newman.

Additional Information

• Collect samples as per the schedule, including Potable Water, Waste Water, Sewage Water, Soil and Hygiene samples.
• Maintenance of all sampling and field equipment.
• Perform all required QC checks and collect required QC samples as requested.
• Liaise with clients to make site arrangements and to ensure all required equipment is taken on site in accordance with the proposal and the client’s expectations.
• Undertake routine preparations and analysis of soil and water samples in the laboratory.
• Ensure equipment and laboratory is kept clean to avoid contamination, and to protect company assets.
• Carry out scheduled instrument calibration and maintenance in accordance with written procedures.
• Understand and adapt general laboratory QA/QC criteria and NATA accreditation requirements.
• Monitor stock levels for sampling consumables as well as assist with preparation and supply of consumables as required.
• Assist with general office and other duties as directed by your Supervisor