Coal Technician

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 1,600 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.

Join our team as a Coal Technician at Carmichael and make a real difference in delivering accurate, high quality sample collection and analysis for CHPP and train operations. You'll be working in a dynamic, fast paced environment where your attention to detail directly impacts critical testing processes that meet both site protocols and Australian/International standards. This is a hands on, entry level opportunity for someone looking to build a career in the mining and resources industry. Previous coal sampling, preparation or laboratory experience is preferred, but not essential. What matters most is that you're reliable, safety conscious, willing to learn and prepared to work hard.

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

• Work across both preparation and laboratory operations, completing hands on duties in both areas as operationally required.
• Collect and handle coal samples from CHPP and train load out operations, including scheduled collection runs.
• Prepare and analyse coal samples across both coal preparation and laboratory areas, following site procedures and relevant Australian/International Standards.
• Communicate clearly with incoming and outgoing shift teams, sharing sample priorities, work in progress and outstanding tasks to keep each shift running smoothly.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised workplace, completing regular housekeeping across coal preparation and laboratory areas, equipment, vehicles and shared facilities.
• Follow safe work practices while performing hands on tasks in a coal environment that can be dusty, dirty and physically demanding.

More about this role:

• Must be based out of Rockhampton or Townsville FIFO 7/7 Day/Night 12hr shift rotating roster offering flexibility and work life balance.
• Build hands on skills across coal sampling, preparation and laboratory testing, learning different parts of the process and developing valuable industry experience.
• Be prepared for hands on work. This role can be dusty, dirty and physically demanding, but it is a great opportunity for someone willing to work hard, learn and build a career in the industry.
• Grow your skills and experience with SGS, with opportunities to learn on the job and build your technical capability over time.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Experience in coal sampling, preparation and testing, or within a mineral laboratory environment (preferred but not essential).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Availability to work a FIFO 7/7 rotating day and night roster.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team in remote locations.
• A current Australian manual driver's licence (preferred).
• Current Standard 11 certification.
• The ability to meet pre-employment medical and fitness-for-work requirements.

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.