Coal Technician

SGS; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team environment

Nationally recognised qualification (若

Job summary

SGS Australia is seeking a Casual Coal Technician to join our Energy Minerals team. This hands-on role covers coal sampling, preparation and analysis, with exposure to routine and non-routine procedures within a supportive, safety-focused lab environment.

You will assist with calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment, ensure sample accuracy and traceability, and contribute to a safe workplace. Flexibility to work shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced industrial setting.
• Coal sampling/testing experience is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable with a customer-focused mindset.
• Basic computer skills (Excel).
• Team player with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to work shifts and rosters.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport.
• Must complete Coal Board Order 45 medical including respirator fit testing.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with coal sampling, preparation, and laboratory analysis.
• Following routine and non-routine sampling procedures.
• Supporting calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Ensuring accuracy, precision, and traceability of all samples.
• Contributing to a safe, clean and efficient work environment.

Skills

Industrial setting experience

Coal sampling

Learning mindset

Attention to detail

Reliability

Excel basic

Team player

Shifts flexibility

Driver's license

Respirator medical readiness

Job description

SGS Australiais a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy ofover 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia.We are accredited byNATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

In Australia, our Energy Minerals business is a leading provider of coal testing, analysis and expert advice and we are currently looking for Coal Technicians to join our operations. We are seeking candidateswho are looking for an exciting careerchangeto workwith a Global leader for quality and integrity role.

Job Description

Kick-start your career as a Casual Coal Technician

Looking to break into a hands-on, lab-based role? This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience in coal sampling, preparation, and analysis while working alongside a supportive and safety-focused team.

Key responsibilities include:

Assisting with coal sampling, preparation, and laboratory analysis

Following both routine and non-routine sampling procedures

Supporting the calibration and maintenance of laboratory and preparation equipment

Ensuring accuracy, precision, and traceability of all samples

Contributing to a safe, clean, and efficient work environment

Qualifications

About you

Experience in a fast-paced, physically active industrial setting

Previous coal sampling/testing experience (advantageous but not essential)

Eagerness to learn and take on new tasks

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Reliability and a customer-focused mindset

Basic computer skills (e.g., Excel)

Team player with the ability to meet tight deadlines

Flexibility to work shifts and rosters

Valid driver’s license and reliable transport

This role requires completion of a Coal Board Order 45 medical, including respirator fit testing. Candidates must be clean-shaven where the respirator seals in order to be able to successfully complete this medical

What’s on offer:

A collaborative team environment

The opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification (if desired)

Exposure to real-world laboratory and field processes

If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, this role offers a solid pathway into the laboratory and resources industry.

Additional Information

Additional information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.

• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
• Corporate health & wellbeing offers
• Ongoing learning & development
• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
• SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.