Physical Testing Laboratory Technicians

ALS; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

ALS Coal is recruiting for a Casual Physical Testing Laboratory Technician at our Mayfield, NSW site. The role involves shift work (day/afternoon/night) on a rotating roster with optional overtime during busy periods.

You will handle coal samples, perform physical tests, and ensure safety and quality in every task. Full training provided; pre-employment medicals apply. A valid driver’s license and rights to work in Australia are required.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on safety, quality and teamwork.
• Numeracy and literacy skills essential.
• Ability to organise, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to perform shift and weekend work.
• Coal sampling experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all work is carried out in a safe & efficient manner
• Handling coal samples and processing them according to instructions & current best methods
• Loading and unloading coal samples from various plant streams
• A range of physical tests including sample preparation, sizing, crushing, dividing and sample storage
• Transfer validated results into the reporting system
• Calibration and maintenance of specialised equipment

Skills

Safety focus

Teamwork

Numeracy

Literacy

Independent work

Manual handling

Adaptability

Coal sampling

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.

Join ALS Coal – Newcastle, NSW as a Casual Physical Testing Laboratory Technician

ALS Coal currently has opportunities available for a Casual Physical Laboratory Testing (PTL) based at our site in Mayfield, NSW. The position will require shift work (day, afternoon, night) on a rotating roster. Optional overtime is available through busy periods. If you have a drive to produce quality results and a strong team spirit, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all work is carried out in a safe & efficient manner
• Handling coal samples and processing them according to instructions & current best methods
• Loading and unloading coal samples from various plant streams
• A range of physical tests including sample preparation, sizing, crushing, dividing and sample storage
• Transfer validated results into the reporting system
• Calibration and maintenance of specialised equipment

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license
• Current rights to work in Australia (visa, permanent resident or citizen)
• A strong focus on safety, quality and teamwork
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to organise work, multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Comfortable with safe manual handling duties, including repetitive lifting
• Competent within a strong safety culture
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new systems
• Previous coal sampling experience would be an advantage but not essential
• Flexible and be able to perform shift work and weekend work as required

Training & Medical Requirements

Full training will be provided to successful applicants. As part of the selection process, a pre-employment medical exam is required, including drug and alcohol assessment.

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.