Coal Technician – Flexible Shifts & Onsite Sampler

Sgs; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Australia is seeking a Casual Coal Technician based in Mt Thorley, NSW. The role involves day, afternoon and night shifts, with manual handling of samples up to 15+ kg. You will perform coal testing, sampling at client sites, and ensure accurate recording of results in SGS quality systems.

As part of a fast-paced team, you will receive on-the-job training to meet analytical methods and HSE standards, with some travel to client sites and rosters that require flexibility and reliability.

Qualifications

• Coal sampling and testing experience is advantageous.
• Unrestricted driver's license and reliable transport are mandatory.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexible schedule to cover various shifts.
• Ability to keep pace with significant manual handling and labor.
• Forklift license and high-risk work ticket desirable.

Responsibilities

• Accurately conducting physical coal testing and analysis of routine samples, including crushing, weighing, drying, milling and sieving.
• Collection of samples from client mine site washeries.
• Recording, sorting and storing coal samples as required.
• On-the-job training to meet compliance with analytical methods, procedures and SGS Quality Systems & onsite HSE Standards.
• Day to day upkeep of equipment.
• Delivery of samples to both internal and external customers.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Flexibility

Manual handling

Driver's license

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

SGS Australia is seeking a Casual Coal Technician based in Mt Thorley, NSW. The role involves day, afternoon and night shifts, with manual handling of samples up to 15+ kg. You will perform coal testing, sampling at client sites, and ensure accurate recording of results in SGS quality systems.

As part of a fast-paced team, you will receive on-the-job training to meet analytical methods and HSE standards, with some travel to client sites and rosters that require flexibility and reliability.