Onsite Laboratory Supervisor

SGS; Queensland; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company is looking for an Onsite Laboratory Supervisor at Carmichael Mine in Queensland. In this role, you will manage day-to-day operations of the coal testing laboratory, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. Strong candidates will have experience operating onsite laboratories and proficiency in MS Office. This role offers opportunities for career development and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Sustainability initiatives

Paid parental leave

Paid volunteering time

Health and wellbeing programs

Ongoing learning and development

Global career development opportunities

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance with Qld CMH&S Act and Regulations.
• Ability to report hazards and conduct safe act observations.
• Skills in effective communication with customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of coal testing laboratory.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

RII competencies for light vehicle and laboratory equipment S1,2&3 G2

Previous experience in operating onsite laboratories

Proficient in MS Office

Writing and Mathematical/Analytical principles

Proficient in all aspects of laboratory operations

Job description

SGS Australiais a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy ofover 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia.We are accredited byNATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Our Energy Minerals Division provides high-quality, independent coal analysis and services to many Australian and international coal companies. We have NATA accredited (ISO/IEC 17025) coal laboratories servicing all major coal ports in Australia and have significant involvement with the superintending of coal exported overseas, quality control at mine sites / power plants and borecore evaluation.

Job Description

Join us as an Onsite Laboratory Supervisor at Carmichael Mine, where you\'ll lead the day-to-day operations of our coal testing laboratory with professionalism and precision. This is your opportunity to take charge, drive quality outcomes, and guide a dedicated team in a key site-based role.

Ready to lead from the front? Apply now and help shape the success of our laboratory operations.

Your key responsibilities in this role will include but are not limited to:

• Assist to the SSE in monitoring and managing compliance to the Qld CMH&S Act and Regs
• Reporting Hazards, Inspections & Safe Act Observations
• Complete all incident investigations relating to the onsite laboratory to ensure the root causes are identified and where applicable, work practices adjusted accordingly in a timely manner
• Achieve effective communication with all internal and external customers
• Demonstrate and embrace a work environment free from discrimination where everyone is included and treated with respect
• Manage employee and staff leave
• Assigned all activities and reporting completed in accordance with the Month End Reporting Timetable
• Implement effective document control within department
• Ensure that the coal lab maintains effective relationships with key stakeholders – including employees, contractors, customers, suppliers, government agencies, neighbours and the community

Qualifications

• RII competencies for light vehicle and laboratory equipment S1,2&3 G2
• Previous experience in operating onsite laboratories
• Proficient in MS Office, including basic spread sheeting.
• Writing and Mathematical/Analytical principles.
• Proficient in all aspects of laboratory operations

Additional Information

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.

• As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
• Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
• Corporate health & wellbeing offers
• Ongoing learning & development
• Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
• SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.