Sample Prep Training Lead

ALS; City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS Kalgoorlie is seeking a proactive Sample Preparation Trainer to lead training at our sample preparation facility. You will develop and deliver instruction on processes, ensure adherence to published policies, and support a culture of safety, quality and production excellence.

The role requires hands-on leadership, clear communication, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment like crushers, maintain clean work areas, and contribute to site HSE and competency programs.

Qualifications

• Previous sample preparation training experience
• Knowledge of HSE and Quality compliance and practices
• Demonstrated ability to communicate instructions to staff and ensure understanding
• Excellent attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting
• Understanding of production targets
• Willing to work in a dusty and noisy environment
• Forklift licence advantageous but not essential
• Qualification in Training & Assessment and/or HSE or Quality advantageous but not essential

Responsibilities

• Train all sample preparers to ensure correct processes are followed as outlined in published policies/procedures/methods
• Operate various sample preparation equipment safely and following procedures outlined in associated QWIs
• Operate Orbis and Boyd Crushers to achieve desired specification for end product
• Sorting received samples as per client’s submission form
• Barcode labelling of sorted samples and received sample weight capture to GEMS interface
• Transferring scanned samples to drying racks
• Using crush, riffle, split and sieve equipment after drying samples at specified temperature
• Inform Supervisors where problems occur and issues
• Maintain machinery and equipment in accordance with manufacturers guides
• Ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy
• Provide regular feedback to staff regarding compliance with production targets, priorities and quality
• Support implementation of all site HSE training and competency schedules
• Perform any other related tasks overseeing the sample preparation staff and facilities

Skills

Sample preparation training

HSE & Quality compliance knowledge

Communication of instructions

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Understanding of production targets

Dusty/noisy environment tolerance

Forklift licence

Education

Training & Assessment qualification

HSE/Quality qualification

Job description

ALS Kalgoorlie is seeking a proactive Sample Preparation Trainer to lead training at our sample preparation facility. You will develop and deliver instruction on processes, ensure adherence to published policies, and support a culture of safety, quality and production excellence.

The role requires hands-on leadership, clear communication, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment like crushers, maintain clean work areas, and contribute to site HSE and competency programs.