Casual Physical Lab Technician: Coal Testing & Shifts

ALS; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

ALS Coal is recruiting for a Casual Physical Testing Laboratory Technician at our Mayfield, NSW site. The role involves shift work (day/afternoon/night) on a rotating roster with optional overtime during busy periods.

You will handle coal samples, perform physical tests, and ensure safety and quality in every task. Full training provided; pre-employment medicals apply. A valid driver’s license and rights to work in Australia are required.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on safety, quality and teamwork.
• Numeracy and literacy skills essential.
• Ability to organise, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to perform shift and weekend work.
• Coal sampling experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all work is carried out in a safe & efficient manner
• Handling coal samples and processing them according to instructions & current best methods
• Loading and unloading coal samples from various plant streams
• A range of physical tests including sample preparation, sizing, crushing, dividing and sample storage
• Transfer validated results into the reporting system
• Calibration and maintenance of specialised equipment

Skills

Safety focus

Teamwork

Numeracy

Literacy

Independent work

Manual handling

Adaptability

Coal sampling

Job description

ALS Coal is recruiting for a Casual Physical Testing Laboratory Technician at our Mayfield, NSW site. The role involves shift work (day/afternoon/night) on a rotating roster with optional overtime during busy periods.

You will handle coal samples, perform physical tests, and ensure safety and quality in every task. Full training provided; pre-employment medicals apply. A valid driver’s license and rights to work in Australia are required.