Field-Based Occupational Hygiene & Hazardous Materials Technician

WSP Global Inc.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia-based role with WSP Global Inc. Join the Occupational Hygiene & Hazardous Materials team to support field-based projects, conduct exposure monitoring, sampling, and site inspections, and help manage data and reporting.

You will work with hygienists, consultants and project managers, contributing to safe, compliant work practices and high-quality deliverables while embracing a culture of learning and collaboration at WSP.

Qualifications

• Year 12 completion or equivalent with strong communication and numeracy skills.
• Current unrestricted driver’s license.
• Ability and willingness to undertake regular fieldwork; typically 50–80% of time in field/lab/workshop.
• Experience in occupational hygiene, hazardous materials or related field is advantageous.
• Relevant vocational or tertiary studies in occupational health or related discipline are advantageous.
• Strong safety focus, attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Undertake workplace exposure monitoring, hazardous materials sampling and site inspections.
• Prepare, calibrate and operate specialised sampling and monitoring equipment.
• Record field observations and maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Support laboratory preparation, sample handling and data management activities.
• Assist with technical reporting, proposal preparation and project delivery.
• Work closely with experienced occupational hygienists, hazardous materials consultants and project managers.
• Contribute to a strong safety culture and deliver work in accordance with quality standards and approved methodologies.
• Comply with governance, quality, risk, ethics and information management requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

Safety focus

Team collaboration

Education

Year 12 completion

Tools

Sampling equipment

Job description

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia-based role with WSP Global Inc. Join the Occupational Hygiene & Hazardous Materials team to support field-based projects, conduct exposure monitoring, sampling, and site inspections, and help manage data and reporting.

You will work with hygienists, consultants and project managers, contributing to safe, compliant work practices and high-quality deliverables while embracing a culture of learning and collaboration at WSP.