Field Technician

ALS; Chinchilla; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enterprise Agreement salary

Guaranteed annual salary uplift

Defensive 4WD training

First Aid & CPR training

Industry Safety Induction

Swagelok Training

White Card inductions

Job summary

ALS Environmental is seeking a full-time Field Technician to join the Chinchilla-based team. The role involves field sampling, data entry, and equipment maintenance across Surat and Bowen Basin regions, with extensive on-the-job training including first aid and defensive driving courses.

The position emphasizes strong communication, client relationship building, and independent work in a field setting. Candidates should have a current manual licence and be willing to work occasional weekends and

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to build client relationships.
• Good written and verbal ability; rapport building with clients.
• Organisational skills and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive light vehicles with field monitoring equipment.
• Input data into various platforms and maintain records.
• Monitor and maintain field equipment (hardware/software).
• Build relationships with Land Access supervisors and site owners.
• Assist with sampling across CSG water, gas and environmental programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Written & verbal

Organisational skills

Can do attitude

Tools

Data platforms

Field monitoring equipment

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

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-time Field Technician to join our Chinchilla-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.