Field Occupational Hygiene & Hazardous Materials Technician

WSP in Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Australia is seeking an Occupational Hygiene & Hazardous Materials Technician to support field-based projects across industrial, infrastructure, government and resources sectors. You will conduct exposure monitoring, sampling and site inspections while calibrating equipment and recording observations.

You will collaborate with seasoned hygienists and project managers, assist with reporting and data management, and contribute to a strong safety culture aligned with WSP quality standards.

Qualifications

• Year 12 completion or equivalent with strong communication and numeracy.
• Ability and willingness to undertake regular fieldwork; typically 50–80% of time in field, lab or workshop.
• Experience in occupational hygiene, hazardous materials, environmental monitoring, laboratory work, construction or related field is highly regarded.
• Relevant vocational or tertiary studies in occupational hygiene, WHS, science or related discipline are advantageous.
• Strong safety focus, attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with clients and colleagues.

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, business management, quality, risk, ethics and information management requirements.

Skills

Fieldwork readiness

Education

Year 12 completion or equivalent

Job description

WSP in Australia is seeking an Occupational Hygiene & Hazardous Materials Technician to support field-based projects across industrial, infrastructure, government and resources sectors. You will conduct exposure monitoring, sampling and site inspections while calibrating equipment and recording observations.

You will collaborate with seasoned hygienists and project managers, assist with reporting and data management, and contribute to a strong safety culture aligned with WSP quality standards.