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Coal Quality Tester – North Bowen Basin QLD
 
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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.
 
About ALS Coal
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 the 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 behavior to provide an accurate picture of product marketability and value-in-use.
 
The Position
We’re offering an exciting full-time opportunity at our mine site laboratory in the North Bowen Basin. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional results and thrive in a team-focused environment, we want to hear from you!
 
In this role, you’ll report to the Mine Site Supervisor and play a key part in ensuring quality, efficiency, client satisfaction, and productivity. Effective communication, attention to detail, and good organizational skills are essential. While prior industry experience is a plus, a valid driver’s license and the ability to work 12-hour shifts are required. This role operates on 7 days on 7 days off roster.
 
The day to day
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Collection of a range of production and train samples.
• Performing a range of preparation and analytical tests including proximate analysis, Total Sulphur and Calorific Value determinations.
• Ensuring that all work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner and to agreed standard operating instructions.
• Checking and validating all results to ensure that they are within repeatability tolerances.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment: XRF, Proximate Ovens/Furnaces, Leco Sulfur, Leco CV.
• Optimising turnaround time for samples whilst ensuring the highest quality of results is achieved and maintained.
• Ensuring Quality Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures are followed.
• Ensuring a high standard of housekeeping and presentation of all equipment and work areas.

 
 
The Essentials

• A strong focus on safety, quality and teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Good Organisation and Communication Skills.
• Reliable and Trustworthy.
• Previous industry experience would be an advantage.
• Valid Drivers’ License.
• 12- hour shift work.

Our benefits include:

• Health fund discounts with Bupa
• Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs with Autopia
• Corporate superannuation benefits with Australian Retirement Trust
• Online learning system with extensive modules of choice
• Friendly working environment with accessible management
• Influenza Vaccinations
• Opportunities to progress and develop your career within ALS, including global opportunities for suitable candidates

 
Everyone matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.
 
Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.
As part of the selection process, pre-employment medical exam is required, including drug and alcohol assessment.
 
How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

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