Field Technician

4 t Consultants Pty Ltd; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

4T is seeking Environmental Field Technicians to join our instrumentation team in Queensland. This full-time or part-time role focuses on operating, installing and maintaining automated monitoring equipment and instruments in the field.

You will gain hands-on experience with practical automation, instrumentation and low-voltage electrical work while contributing to data records for clients. We value a practical mindset, willingness to learn, and ability to work outdoors across mine sites and

Qualifications

• Ready to learn and grow in field environments.
• Experience with extended outdoor field work in Queensland.
• Practical, outdoors oriented with strong work ethic.
• Mine or industrial experience is advantageous.
• WHS-focused and safety compliant.
• Willing to travel and stay away on projects.
• Computer skills with Office 365 familiarity.
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain field testing equipment to Australian Standards.
• Install, maintain and upgrade automated monitoring systems.
• Record field observations and manage data.
• Coordinate with team managers and stakeholders.
• Organise work plans to meet project goals.
• Support other field team members.
• Complete training with mentors.
• Live company values and culture.

Skills

Outdoor work

Teamwork

WHS focus

Mobility

Computer literacy

Practical mindset

Unrestricted working rights

Tools

Office 365

Job description

4T is a niche environmental and technical company that has been providing clients with reliable monitoring, data and advice for 30 years. We have a great team with extensive experience and we are in a growth phase. As part of our activities, we supply, install and maintain automatic stations to monitor streams, dams, storages, stream, rivers to record information on flows, flooding and water quality. We also supply, install and maintain automatic weather stations for clients, and 4T can provide clients with a secure portal so that near real time data can be viewed from any internet enabled device.

We are looking for Environmental Field Technicians to join our instrumentation team.

Full time or part time - our main task is to find the right person, and to provide the successful candidate with career progression.

** Salary to be negotiated, and your home base can be within DI/DO distances to allocated projects. No need to relocate to Emerald if you already live in QLD. **

This position would be ideal for someone who wants to get a firm understanding on the practical automation, instrumentation and electrical work on low voltage automatic equipment.

Tertiary qualifications are not necessary for this role. You will be doing a lot of training internally to learn the required skills. 4T may also provide support if you want to pursue formal qualifications in our field of work in future.

4T is a multi award-winning company, recognised for our purpose-driven work in natural resource management. In 2026, 4T won an International Gold Stevie Award for Environmental Services and Innovation - against companies from around the world.

We are a small team so you won't be just a number. .

We are making a difference. We are an environmental services company, and we provide our clients with data, information and reports so that they can make good management decisions. We work to help our clients to work profitably with the least environmental disruption. We're not here to just 'do a job'.

We are family friendly. We know a lot of workplaces say that, but we really are. (Ask one of our current team).

We are driven by our values - that we have all agreed upon. We even have a 'Culture Book' that describes what we believe, the contribution we make, how we work, and the values we follow. .

We believe in continual skills and personal growth. Everyone is encouraged to keep learning, so further education is a part of the deal.

We believe that hard work and a bit of fun belong together.

What will you be doing?

In a nutshell, you will be in the field, working with the 4T instrument group to supply, install and maintain automated monitoring equipment and instruments. This role will also involve understanding the output and data from these stations and to provide clients with accurate records. 4T has well established and user-friendly computer systems to manage recording. Full training with assistance from team mentors is provided.

This list is not exhaustive, but these are the main things you will be doing:

• Operate and maintain field testing equipment to Australian Standards.
• Conduct field tasks and record field observations in accordance with 4T procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team members, site managers, and stakeholders.
• Install, maintain and upgrade automated systems in accordance with 4T procedures and established standards.
• Organise work plans to achieve project goals and timelines in association with the 4T team.
• Comply with any site-specific standards and procedures for projects.
• Maintain computer records relating to field and equipment data and maintenance.
• Support the other field team members in their work.
• Contribute to the achievement of the company's mission and goals.
• Contribute to the development of company Policies and Procedures.
• Live our company culture.

If you have had experience dealing with mining companies, that would be a plus, but it is not essential. A lot of our work is on mine sites so we have to meet their site requirements.

What will you bring to the position?

This is what we are looking for in our ideal team member:

• A desire to learn and grow.
• Experience in extended outdoor work. Fit for field work in Queensland.
• A practical approach - strong work ethic and team commitment.
• Mine or industrial experience will be an advantage.
• WHS Focus - Ability to follow workplace health and safety directions.
• Practical mindset (e.g. electrical, engineering) will be very helpful, but not necessary.
• Ability to be mobile, some projects will require overnight stays of up to a week.
• Computer skills. 4T uses computers, tablets and smart phones for field and recording work. There is also an element of programming required for the automatic stations and instruments.
• Basic Office 365 applications (Word, Excel as a minimum).
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia.