_{19th December, 2024}

Coal Quality Tester

• Entry level position with Full Training Provided
• Suit a school leaver or recent graduate
• Competitive hourly rate

 About ALS
With more than 70 years of coal quality assessment experience, ALS is synonymous with industry excellence. ALS has the resources, expertise, equipment, laboratory capacity, and skill to deliver the quality and turnaround required for any proposed program. ALS provides the solutions required to maximise the inherent value of coal products.
ALS assesses and ranks coal product physical handling, blend propensity, and every element of performance and behaviour to provide an accurate picture of product marketability and value-in-use.
About the Position
ALS Coal Technology at Riverview currently has an opportunity available for a casual Coal Quality Tester.
At Coal Technology our focus is on the evaluation of metallurgical coal for steelmaking and thermal coals for power generation.
The site operates both Pilot and small-scale coke ovens, in addition to a Boiler Simulator Furnace that evaluates coal-fired combustion performance.
The Coal Quality Tester position is an entry-level, position with the prospect of a long-term role for the right person.
The position is part of the Carbonisation team which operates Mon-Fri between 6:00am and 2:00pm.
If you have a drive to produce quality results and a dedicated team spirit, we would like to hear from you.
Position Synopsis
Reporting to the Carbonisation Team Leader, the position requirements include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that all work is conducted in a safe & efficient manner and to agreed standard operating instructions.
• Handling large coal and coke samples and processing them according to current best methods.
• Loading and unloading coal & coke samples from various pilot & small-scale carbonisation ovens.
• A range of physical tests including sample preparation, sizing, crushing, dividing and sample storage.
• Transfer validated results into the reporting system.
• Ensure efficient, productive, accurate & timely completion of activities.
• Perform other duties around the site as required.
• Report safety incidents as per Company procedures.

Essential Skills, Experience & Knowledge
No experience is necessary as full training will be provided to the successful candidate. However, to be considered for this position you will possess:

• A strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork
• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Comfortable with manual handling duties, including repetitive lifting.
• Be comfortable in a dusty environment, including wearing respiratory protection, due to the working environment. All Personal Protective Equipment is provided.
• Be comfortable with hot work, including working around 1000°C ovens.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new systems.

Benefits & Culture
At ALS we believe that the people we employ are what makes ALS the great company it is today.  We offer many benefits to staff, including but not limited to:

• Health fund discounts
• Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs.
• Corporate superannuation benefits
• Opportunities to progress and develop your career within ALS including global opportunities for suitable candidates.

  
ALS is an equal-opportunity employer, and we actively support a diverse workforce.
  
As part of the selection process, a pre-employment medical exam is required, including a drug and alcohol assessment.

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