Field Technician

ALS Limited; Chinchilla; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training

Defensive 4WD training

First Aid and CPR training

Industry Safety Induction

Swagelok Training

White Card inductions

Job summary

ALS Environmental in Chinchilla, Queensland, is seeking a Field Technician to join our local team. You will conduct field sampling across the Surat and Bowen Basin, drive light vehicles with monitoring equipment, and support client reporting.

Extensive on‑the‑job training and safety inductions are provided, with potential weekend work and remote camp stays as needed. The role focuses on building client relationships, ensuring data quality, and following Land Access rules while you grow a career

Qualifications

• Current manual driver’s license.
• Field experience in the CSG industry is desired but not essential.
• Industry Safety Induction for the CSG industry or equivalent is desired but not essential.
• Excellent communication and rapport-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and, at times, in remote camps.

Responsibilities

• Drive light vehicles with field monitoring equipment.
• Input data into various data platforms.
• Monitor and maintain equipment (hardware and software).
• Build and maintain relationships with Land Access supervisors, Field Superintendents and Area Owners.
• Comply with Land Access Rules.
• CSG water and gas sampling and related environmental sampling.
• Permit creation and management.
• Identify opportunities with Client Services to expand or improve scope from field observations.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Manual driving

Willingness to learn

Client relationships

Job description

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

The role

ALS Environmental is offering a unique opportunity for a full-timeField Technicianto join ourChinchilla-based team. This is a key role supporting high-profile CSG clients and is ideally suited to a motivated individual with a strong willingness to learn. In return, you’ll benefit from comprehensive on-the-job training, including first aid certification, defensive 4WD driving courses, and hands‑on experience with our testing methods, sampling protocols, and client reporting systems.

The successful applicant will be based in Chinchilla and is responsible for completing field sampling services within the Surat and Bowen Basin regions.

Day to Day

• Driving light vehicles with various specialised field monitoring equipment
• Inputting important information to various data platforms
• Monitoring and maintaining equipment (both hardware and software)
• Maintaining and building on relationships with Land Access supervisors, Field Superintendents and Area Owners
• Complying with specific Land Access Rules

Secondary tasks will include but are not limited to:

• CSG water and gas sampling
• Potable water sampling
• Water Treatment Plant sampling
• Environmental sampling
• Permit creation and management
• Identifying opportunities with our Client Services team to expand or improve our Client services and scope where applicable from your on the ground observations and insights.

About you

• A current manual driver’s license
• Field experience in the CSG Industry is desired but not essential
• Industry Safety Induction for the CSG Industry or equivalent desired but not essential
• Personal/Mechanical Isolation experience desired but not essential
• Experience in work permit creation and management desired but not essential
• Strong communication skills
• Good written and verbal ability, and rapport building strength to nurture strong relationships with clients
• Good organisational skills
• Local knowledge of the Darling Downs, Surat and Bowen Basin regions is desired but not essential
• A ‘can do’ attitude

The successful applicant will be provided extensive training and orientation.

The standard working days are Monday to Friday, 6am to 2:30pm.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self‑motivated person with strong communication skills to work independently, build client relationships and grow a successful career with ALS.

The position may require working over weekends and staying in remote camps from time to time.

Our investment in your success includes a strong Enterprise Agreement salary and benefits package with guaranteed annual salary uplift and significant upfront investment through formal training providers to expand your skills and experience. Inductions that will be provided to support your success include defensive 4WD Course, First Aid and CPR, Industry Safety Induction, Swagelok Training and White Card inductions. cian

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.