Coal Quality Technician — 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

Als; Emerald; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Coal – Emerald, QLD is seeking a reliable Coal Quality Tester to join our site team. The role supports coal sampling, sample preparation and laboratory testing to ensure accurate results for customers on a 12-hour rotating roster, including day and night shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

You will handle sampling, preparation, and testing for moisture, ash, sulphur and calorific value, while maintaining data integrity in LIMSHSE and complying with NATA and ALS procedures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated safety mindset and commitment to quality in a lab/industrial setting.
• High attention to detail and accurate data entry.
• Team-oriented with reliable work ethic and ability to follow procedures.
• Good communication and reliable shift performance.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating rosters including day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform coal sampling in line with ALS and NATA procedures.
• Conduct sample preparation including crushing, splitting, drying and processing.
• Carry out laboratory testing for moisture, ash, sulphur, calorific value and other analyses.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment; enter results into LIMSHSE and ensure data integrity.
• Follow HSE procedures, complete JSA, and report hazards as required.

Skills

Safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Tools

LIMS

Coal sampling tools

Job description

ALS Coal – Emerald, QLD is seeking a reliable Coal Quality Tester to join our site team. The role supports coal sampling, sample preparation and laboratory testing to ensure accurate results for customers on a 12-hour rotating roster, including day and night shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

You will handle sampling, preparation, and testing for moisture, ash, sulphur and calorific value, while maintaining data integrity in LIMSHSE and complying with NATA and ALS procedures.