Coal Quality Tester - Laboratory Tech

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

Job summary

ALS Limited invites applications for a Coal Quality Tester at the Emerald Coal site. This full-time role involves 12-hour rotating rosters, with day and night shifts, weekends and public holidays.

You will support coal sampling, sample preparation and laboratory testing to ensure accurate results for customers. Join a safety-focused team and contribute to data-driven insights in a high-volume operational environment.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• High attention to detail and reliable work ethic.
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Experience in lab or coal industry is advantageous.

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 awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Job description

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.

ALS Coal is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Coal Quality Tester to join our team at the Emerald Coal site. Working within a high-volume operational environment, you will support coal sampling, sample preparation, and laboratory testing activities that ensure accurate and timely results for our customers.

This is a full-time position working a 12-hour rotating roster, including day and night shifts, weekends, and public holidays as part of the roster cycle.

About the Role

You will play a key role in the coal testing process, from sample collection through to laboratory analysis and reporting.

Key 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

What We’re Looking For

• A strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• High attention to detail, reliable work ethic and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Previous lab or coal industry experience (advantageous, not essential)
• Willingness to work rostered shifts
• Excellent communication and reliability.

Shift Structure

• 12‑hour rotating roster (day and night shifts)
• Includes weekends and public holidays as part of rotation
• Overtime opportunities may be available depending on operational demand
• Shift handover processes must be followed to maintain continuity and sample integrity

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.