Coal Technician
- Location
- Unanderra, NSW, Australia
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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. In Australia, our Energy Minerals business is a leading provider of coal testing, analysis and expert advice and we are currently looking for Coal Technicians to join our operations. We are seeking candidates who are looking for an exciting career change to work with a Global leader for quality and integrity role.
Job Description Job Description Join our dynamic team as a Casual Coal Technician, based in Unanderra, NSW , where you'll be part of a fast-paced and supportive work environment. In this role, your responsibilities will include the timely and quality sampling, preparation, and basic analysis of samples for both internal and external customers. You'll also contribute to achieving our mission and objectives in the areas of sample preparation, analysis, and storage. You will be responsible but not limited to:
- Accurately conducting physical coal sampling and testing of routine samples
- Receipting, recording, sorting and storing coal samples as required
- Compliance with analytical methods, procedures and SGS Quality Systems & onsite HSE Standards
- Day to day upkeep of analytical and sample preparation equipment.
- Delivery of quality samples to both internal and external customers.
- Flexibility is critical as you may be required to complete day, afternoon and/or night shifts on weekdays or weekends.
Qualifications The successful candidate will also have:
- Appropriate on-the-job training with 6-12 months experience in a laboratory or chemical process; OR
- Completion of Higher School Certificate with passes in English, Maths and Science or equivalent
- Progress towards or completion of relevant higher formal qualifications preferred
- Completion of a numeracy, writing and comprehension test to required standard
- Previous experience in a similar prep/laboratory is desirable but not essential
- The ability to work in a team environment and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- A valid driver's licence (Car - minimum green provisional Car Licence)
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.
From SGS's careers page (SmartRecruiters), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 19 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job