Coal Technician (Meandu)

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SGS Australia is offering casual, on-site Coal Technician roles in Tarong, QLD, within the Energy Minerals Division, ideal for hands-on professionals who enjoy a practical lab and field mix. You’ll collect coal samples from mechanical sampling systems and CHPP environments, log and analyze data, and report results with precision while operating manual and automated preparation equipment. You’ll plan shift workflows, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure compliance with analytical methods and Quality Systems. While coal sampling experience helps, a background in a mineral or coal lab plus solid Excel skills (CCLAS a plus) will set you apart. Emphasize autonomy, ability to meet deadlines, and readiness for pre-employment medical; SGS values diversity and inclusion.

Company Description

SGS Australia is 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 of over 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 by NATA 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. Our tech services provide mechanical sampling design and commissioning for all bulk particulate materials.

Job Description

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

Qualifications

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!

Additional Information

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.