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.

Join our team as a Coal Technician and play a hands-on role in delivering accurate, high-quality sample collection and analysis for CHPP and train operations. You'll be working in a dynamic environment, supporting essential testing processes that meet both site protocols and Australian/International standards.

If you’re detail-focused and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

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

• Follow correct procedures for sampling, preparation, analysis, and reporting
• Ensure all work is completed accurately and on time
• Maintain precision and traceability of all samples
• Support the maintenance of lab and prep equipment
• Promote and maintain a safety-first culture
• Communicate effectively with previous and next shift
• Stop use of unsafe or faulty equipment and report immediately
• Perform routine sampling, prep, and analysis for shipping and exploration
• Plan daily tasks and coordinate sample pick-ups and testing

More about this role: 

• FIFO 7/7 Day/Night 12hr shift rotating roster
• Flexibility to work across various sites based on business needs
• Will perform duties within their classification level and scope
• Contribute to a clean, safe, and professional environment by maintaining work areas, company vehicles, and shared site facilities.

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• Experience in coal sampling, preparation, and testing, or in a general mineral laboratory environment (preferred but not essential)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Flexibility to work a 7/7 day-night roster
• Ability to work independently or as part of a small team in remote locations
• An open manual Australian driver’s licence (preferred)
• Standard 11 certification
• Undergo a pre-employment medical and health assessment

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

•    As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
•    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
•    Paid parental leave
•    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
•    Corporate health & wellbeing offers
•    Ongoing learning & development 
•    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
•    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

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.