Coal Quality Tester

ALS; Gunnedah; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

ALS Coal is looking for a casual Coal Quality Tester to join our Gunnedah NSW site. The role covers routine sampling and testing, assisting with preparation, and equipment maintenance while following safety protocols.

You will travel to support teams at Boggabri and Maules Creek Coal, with a minimum of 15 hours per week and potential for more hours as needed. Collaboration across sites is essential to ensure quality results.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory or mining setting is advantageous.
• Ability to work flexibly and take extra shifts as needed.
• Strong focus on safety and quality in all tasks.
• Ability to work alone and unsupervised at times.
• Driver's licence is a requirement or strong asset.
• Good organisation and communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine coal sampling and testing across sites.
• Assist with sample preparation and analysis in the lab.
• Maintain equipment and adhere to safety protocols.
• Collaborate with team members across different sites as required.
• Check and validate results to ensure they meet repeatability tolerances.

Skills

Can do attitude

Flexible to shifts

Safety and quality focus

Ability to work alone

Driver's License

Organised and good communicator

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you'll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

Join ALS Coal - Casual Coal Quality Tester | Gunnedah NSW

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Coal Tester who can work a minimum of 15 hours per week, with the flexibility to take on additional hours as needed. You must also be willing to travel to support teams at Boggabri and Maules Creek Coal.

Key Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Conducting routine coal sampling and testing
• Assisting with sample preparation and analysis
• Maintaining equipment and adhering to safety protocols
• Collaborating with team members across different sites as required

Day to Day

• Collection of a range of production and train samples
• Performing a range of preparation and analytical tests including Ash, Moisture and Total Sulphur
• Ensuring that all work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner and to agreed standard operating instructions
• Checking and validating all results to ensure that they are within repeatability tolerances
• Maintaining laboratory equipment: Ovens/Furnaces, Leco/Sulfur
• Optimising turnaround time for samples whilst ensuring the highest quality of results is achieved and maintained
• Ensuring Quality Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures are followed
• Ensuring a high standard of housekeeping and presentation of all equipment and work areas

Skills/Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Laboratory or mine setting would be advantageous
• Can do attitude
• Flexible and adaptable to work extra shifts
• A strong focus on safety & Quality
• Ability work alone and un-supervised at times.
• Driver's License
• Good Organisation and Communication Skills

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. At ALS, you'll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.