Coal Technician (Meandu)

Ready to get hands-on in a fast-paced laboratory environment? We’re offering exciting casual opportunities for Coal Technicians to join our team and play a vital role in delivering accurate, high-quality coal analysis to recognised international standards.

This is a practical, boots-on-the-ground role where no two days are the same — perfect for someone who enjoys working both in the lab and onsite.

In this hands-on role, you will:

• Conduct accurate physical coal sample collection from mechanical sampling systems and within a CHPP environment, ensuring strict turnaround times are met
• Receive, record, analyse, report, sort and store coal samples with a high level of accuracy
• Operate analytical and sample preparation equipment (manual and automated)
• Plan and coordinate shift workflow, including sample pick-ups and testing schedules
• Perform general maintenance, troubleshooting and basic fault diagnostics on laboratory and preparation equipment
• Ensure full compliance with analytical methods, site procedures and Quality Systems

About You

To be successful, you will ideally bring:

• Experience in coal sampling, preparation and testing (highly regarded but not essential)
• Previous exposure to a mineral or coal laboratory environment (preferred)
• Strong computer skills, including Excel (CCLAS experience advantageous)
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a team
• A proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Current Standard 11 (advantageous)
• The ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical

If you’re looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced coal laboratory environment where accuracy, teamwork and safety matter, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your skills, strong work ethic and drive to deliver quality results, apply now and take the next step in your career!

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.