Field Technician

ALS Life Sciences; Chinchilla; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Environmental in Chinchilla is seeking a full-time Field Technician to join our local team supporting CSG clients. You will perform field sampling, operate monitoring equipment, and maintain data records while following safety procedures and client reporting protocols.

The role provides extensive on-the-job training, including safety inductions, defensive 4WD driving, and first aid, with opportunities to develop technical skills across sampling methods and field logistics.

Qualifications

• Current manual driver’s license.
• CSG industry experience desired but not essential.
• Industry Safety Induction desired but not essential.
• First aid and defensive 4WD driving training beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Drive to field sites and operate field monitoring equipment.
• Input data into data platforms and maintain records.
• Maintain and troubleshoot field sampling gear and software.
• Build and maintain relationships with Land Access supervisors and client teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve client services based on observations.

Skills

Manual license

Field sampling

Client relationships

Communication

Tools

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.

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.

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
  • 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
• 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

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.