Air Monitoring Technician

Ektimo Pty Ltd; Unanderra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ektimo Pty Ltd is seeking a practical and motivated field technician to join our team in NSW, Australia. The role focuses on on-site air monitoring, stack testing, data collection, and reporting, with travel required to support clients.

Responsibilities include measuring air quality, maintaining equipment, analysing data, and preparing JSAs. A relevant tertiary qualification is beneficial, with QSTI accreditation highly desirable. Willingness to travel and physical fitness are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in stack testing and air monitoring assessments.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is beneficial but not essential.
• Knowledge of testing methods, equipment use, data collection and some understanding of client requirements and job lifecycle.
• Knowledge and understanding of underlying principles of air monitoring.
• Accreditation of QSTI is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Measure and perform air quality tests & manage field samples.
• Complete associated preparation, cleaning, maintenance & calibration of equipment.
• Analyse air quality data.
• Troubleshoot testing issues.
• Summarise data into relevant reporting formats.
• Prepare Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
• Depending on the level of experience – manage clients, implement job lifecycle, and participate in tenders.

Skills

Stack testing experience

Air monitoring

Data management

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Willing to travel

Physically fit

Education

Tertiary qualification beneficial

QSTI accreditation desirable

Tools

Air monitoring equipment

Job description

Ektimo is Australia’s leader in environmental monitoring and provider of emission monitoring systems. Offering a diverse range of services and represented in WA, SA, VIC, NSW, and QLD, our strong focus is quality of services and client appreciation. We demand quality and support each other to succeed.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, we are looking for a practical and motivated candidate to join our field team and use their experience in stack testing/air monitoring to support our clients, perform on‑site testing and collect data. This role will suit a candidate who enjoys physical work as the position involves lifting heavy equipment and a considerable amount of travel to perform testing (travel allowance provided).

Key Responsibilities

Measure and perform air quality tests & manage field samples.

Complete associated preparation, cleaning, maintenance & calibration of equipment.

Analyse air quality data.

Troubleshoot testing issues.

Summarise data into relevant reporting formats.

Prepare Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).

Depending on the level of experience – manage clients, implement job lifecycle, and participate in tenders.

Experience/Knowledge Required

Relevant work experience in stack testing and air monitoring assessments.

A relevant tertiary qualification is beneficial but not essential.

Knowledge of testing methods, equipment use, data collection and some understanding of client requirements and job lifecycle.

Knowledge and understanding of underlying principles of air monitoring. Accreditation of QSTI is highly desirable.

Understanding of analytical principles, air monitoring analysers and associated technology.

In addition, we are also looking for someone who is:

A team player, with attention to detail and good communication skills.

Self‑motivated, and able to work independently.

Comfortable with Microsoft Excel and data management.

Of a scientific mind with strong critical‑thinking and analytical skills.

Willing to travel an estimated average of 8 nights away per month.

Comfortable working at heights, with the ability to climb 12 sets of stairs and/or climb a 30m cage ladder.

Generally fit with the ability to lift load of 25kgs.

Willing to expand their knowledge of environmental testing and keep abreast of new trends and regulations in the industry.

The successful candidate will also need a valid drivers' license (probationary license is acceptable).