On-Site Laboratory Supervisor, Coal Analytics

ALS Chemex de Mexico; Biloela; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Coal Services is seeking an experienced full‑time Site Supervisor to lead the Callide mine‑site analytical laboratory. You will oversee sampling, analysis, reporting and daily operations to support mine production and client needs.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, safety stewardship and the ability to coordinate workflow across laboratory teams, ensuring timely turnarounds and compliance with quality systems and NATA requirements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an analytical laboratory environment, preferably involving coal sampling, preparation and analysis.
• Previous supervisory or team‑leadership experience.
• Experience working at mine sites and engaging with mine personnel.
• Working knowledge of laboratory quality systems, quality control and NATA requirements.
• Strong safety leadership and an understanding of workplace health and safety obligations.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate laboratory workflows, monitor analytical quality and consistently meet operational deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision, coaching and support to laboratory personnel.
• Coordinate daily sampling, preparation, analytical and reporting activities.
• Lead toolbox meetings and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Maintain calibration and equipment‑maintenance schedules.
• Ensure timely turnaround and effective client communication of results.
• Act as the primary day‑to‑day operational contact for Batchfire and ALS stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical lab leadership

Supervisory experience

Mine site experience

Safety leadership

Quality systems

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Lab operations qualification

Science degree

Coal testing training

Job description

ALS Coal Services is seeking an experienced full‑time Site Supervisor to lead the Callide mine‑site analytical laboratory. You will oversee sampling, analysis, reporting and daily operations to support mine production and client needs.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, safety stewardship and the ability to coordinate workflow across laboratory teams, ensuring timely turnarounds and compliance with quality systems and NATA requirements.