Field Occupational Hygiene & HazMat Technician

WSP Global Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Melbourne, Victoria, is seeking an Occupational Hygiene & Hazardous Materials Technician to support field-based projects. You will undertake workplace exposure monitoring, sampling and site inspections, calibrate equipment and maintain technical records.

The role requires Year 12 completion, a valid driver’s licence, and willingness to spend 50–80% of time in the field, lab or workshop. Prior experience in hygiene, materials, environmental monitoring or related fields is advantageous.

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 working time may be spent in the field, laboratory or technical workshop.
• Experience in occupational hygiene, hazardous materials, environmental monitoring, laboratory work, construction or a related field will be highly regarded.
• Relevant vocational or tertiary studies in occupational hygiene, WHS, science, environmental health or related discipline are advantageous.

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 and information management requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Numeracy skills

Fieldwork willingness

Collaboration

Education

Year 12 completion or equivalent

Vocational/tertiary studies in occupational hygiene or related discipline advantageous

Tools

Sampling equipment operation

Job description

WSP in Melbourne, Victoria, is seeking an Occupational Hygiene & Hazardous Materials Technician to support field-based projects. You will undertake workplace exposure monitoring, sampling and site inspections, calibrate equipment and maintain technical records.

The role requires Year 12 completion, a valid driver’s licence, and willingness to spend 50–80% of time in the field, lab or workshop. Prior experience in hygiene, materials, environmental monitoring or related fields is advantageous.