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When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.

Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

The role
ALS has the biggest contingent of Hydrographers in Australia. We operate many long-term contracts for major Water Authorities as well as a diverse list of Government and private sector clients. If you’re after a career in Hydrography while working with a dynamic team, ALS is your destination.

ALS Hydrographics is a diverse and dynamic provider of hydro-meteorological products and services. We are currently seeking a motivated Trainee Field Technician/Hydrographer to join the North Queensland Operations, as part of our Rockhampton team. Whilst we are seeking a Trainee, all levels of experienced Hydrographer will be considered for other vacancies.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed and dedicated team who continually strive to meet and exceed client expectations. 

The successful candidate will receive extensive invested formalised and in house training program as part of your career development plan:
  

• Enrolment and study time to complete a Diploma of Water Operations (Hydrography), typically over 3 years
• 4WD driver training
• First Aid training
• One on one mentoring
• In house systems, equipment and role specific technical training

The day to day

The role of a Hydrographer is varied, and includes a range of field work, office work and project management duties. As a trainee Hydrographer you will assist senior staff whilst developing the necessary skills to execute responsibilities including:
  

• Provide best practice Environmental Monitoring services for clients in a safe and timely manner.
• Install, service, operate and maintain automatic environmental monitoring stations with a strict emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Collect environmental data from automatic monitoring stations and verify data using computer software package before supplying to clients.
• Maintaining accurate record keeping including field observations and calibrations.
• Undertake flow measurement in rivers, creeks and drains.
• Undertake manual sampling activities from both surface water and groundwater, using a range of techniques with adherence to QA principles and procedures.
• Project management, client liaison and correspondence.
• Sound knowledge of, and adherence to, HSE principles.
• Travel and work in remote regions of Queensland, typically for short durations during weekdays. 

  The essentials
  

• High level attention to detail, strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Able to work in a variety of environmental conditions including periods away from home.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks in a wide range of outdoor conditions.
• Experience in the use of hand and power tools.
• Current manual car driver’s licence.
• 4WD experience.
• Experience with health, safety and environmental aspects of field work.
• Ability to swim.
• Eligible to enroll in the Diploma of Water Operations (Hydrography).

The ideal candidate would have the following attributes:
  

• Some environmental sampling/monitoring and/or hydrographics experience.
• Tertiary qualification in environmental science, water resources or similar (desirable).
• Competent with data acquisition and hydrographic software applications necessary for effective data management and field instrumentation operation.
• Project management experience advantageous.

  
  
What ALS offers
  

• A safety-first approach,
• The largest employer of Hydrographers in Australia offering room for advancement in varied career paths across the following groups: field hydrology, international projects, data management, instrumentation, and systems in 16 office locations across Australia allowing for voluntary relocation and Management opportunities,
• Industry approved Enterprise Agreement with guaranteed annual salary increments and above market pay rates,
• Sponsored certification and membership of the Australian Hydrographic Association and free enrolment for the AHA Diploma Water Industry Operations (Hydrometric Monitoring),
• Strong R&D Focus allowing for exposure to technological advancements including Photogrammetry/STIV, remote control boats, acoustic dopplers, iPhone app and sonar,
• Field work encompassing working above the snow line, 4WD’ing in isolated areas, kayaking on rivers, hiking, working from boats, and operating drones,
• Ability to develop new skills in project management, client account management and
• Friendly working environment with accessible management,
• Opportunities to progress and develop your career within ALS including global opportunities for suitable candidates.

We actively support a diverse workforce and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Applications covering relevant qualifications and any related experience will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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