Coal Quality Lab Technician — 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

ALS; Emerald; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Coal in Emerald, QLD is seeking a reliable Coal Quality Tester to join the Emerald Coal site. You will support coal sampling, sample preparation, and laboratory testing activities to ensure accurate and timely results for customers.

This full-time position operates on a 12‑hour rotating roster, including day and night shifts, weekends, and public holidays as part of the roster cycle. You will work in a high-volume operational environment with data entry in LIMS and adherence to safety

Qualifications

• Safety, quality, and teamwork are essential.
• High attention to detail and reliable work ethic.
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Experience in lab or coal industry is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct coal sampling in line with ALS and NATA procedures.
• Sample preparation including crushing, splitting, drying and processing.
• Laboratory testing for moisture, ash, sulphur, calorific value and other routine analyses.
• Equipment operation and basic maintenance.
• Data entry and result recording in LIMS.
• HSE compliance including JSA completion, PPE use and hazard reporting.
• Quality assurance aligned with NATA accreditation and ALS systems

Skills

Safety mindset

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Job description

ALS Coal in Emerald, QLD is seeking a reliable Coal Quality Tester to join the Emerald Coal site. You will support coal sampling, sample preparation, and laboratory testing activities to ensure accurate and timely results for customers.

This full-time position operates on a 12‑hour rotating roster, including day and night shifts, weekends, and public holidays as part of the roster cycle. You will work in a high-volume operational environment with data entry in LIMS and adherence to safety