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Coal Technician

CompanySGS
LocationMuswellbrook
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 22, 2026
About The Company
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource. Community Guidelines SGS encourages all fans of this page to participate in conversations through questions and comments. Any comments arising from persons sharing or reproducing any communications published by SGS is not controlled or endorsed by SGS. We want to promote an informative and enjoyable environment within this community. We therefore ask that you post content that is both relevant and respectful and you follow LinkedIn's Professional Community Guidelines. Posts will be removed if they are: - Offensive, defamatory, discriminatory or obscene - Fraudulent, deceptive or misleading - In violation of any intellectual property rights - In violation of any law or regulation - Abusive, harassing, stalking or attacking others - Trolling or deliberate disruption of discussion - Commercial solicitations or personal promotion - Spam or link baiting Intellectual Property Statement Except where expressly stated otherwise, all intellectual property rights, including copyright and trademarks, in any and all communications and materials in any form published by or on behalf of SGS are owned by © SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA (2025).
About the Role

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

Kick-start your career as a Casual Coal Technician

Looking to break into a hands-on, lab-based role? This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience in coal sampling, preparation, and analysis while working alongside a supportive and safety-focused team.

You’ll receive full training and develop valuable technical skills in a role that prioritises accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with coal sampling, preparation, and laboratory analysis

  • Following both routine and non-routine sampling procedures

  • Supporting the calibration and maintenance of laboratory and preparation equipment

  • Ensuring accuracy, precision, and traceability of all samples

  • Contributing to a safe, clean, and efficient work environment

Qualifications

About you

  • Experience in a fast-paced, physically active industrial setting

  • Previous coal sampling/testing experience (advantageous but not essential)

  • Eagerness to learn and take on new tasks

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

  • Reliability and a customer-focused mindset

  • Basic computer skills (e.g., Excel)

  • Team player with the ability to meet tight deadlines

  • Flexibility to work shifts and rosters

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transport

  • This role requires completion of a Coal Board Order 45 medical, including respirator fit testing. Candidates must be clean-shaven where the respirator seals in order to be able to successfully complete this medical

What’s on offer:

  • Comprehensive on-the-job training

  • A collaborative team environment

  • The opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification (if desired)

  • Exposure to real-world laboratory and field processes

If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, this role offers a solid pathway into the laboratory and resources industry.

Additional Information

Additional information

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.

Key Skills
Coal samplingLaboratory analysisEquipment calibrationEquipment maintenanceSample preparationData accuracyAttention to detailMicrosoft ExcelSafety complianceIndustrial operations
Categories
EnergyScience & ResearchManufacturingTrades
Benefits
Flexible workPaid parental leavePaid volunteering dayPaid blood donationsCorporate health and wellbeing offersOngoing learning and developmentCareer development opportunitiesEmployee benefits platform
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Coal Technician will assist with coal sampling, preparation, and laboratory analysis while ensuring the accuracy and traceability of all samples. They are also responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment and contributing to a safe and efficient work environment.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
75338
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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