About this role
- Role based in Pilgangoora, WA
- Permanent Full Time
- Remuneration: $90k - 95k per annum
- FIFO: 8/6/7/7
We are seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to join our team based in Pilgangoora, supporting laboratory testing and analysis activities.
Responsibilities include, however, not limited to:
- Be responsible for the quality and quantity preparation of samples resulting in complete analysis of those samples.
- Understanding the processes in the preparation and analysis of samples for XRF, ICP-OES & ICP-MS
- Wet Chemistry including preparation and validation of analytical standards.
- Maintenance and housekeeping of analytical and sample preparation equipment.
- Delivery of quality sample results to customers.
- Compliance with onsite HSE standards.
- Understanding of assay methods and recognition of sample types.
- An understanding of mine site sampling techniques.
- An understanding of Quality Control and Quality Assurance.
- Attend safety meetings and contribute to team safety.
- Able to provide detailed handover reports across shifts.
- Being able to meet SGS Australasian set KPI’s.
- At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
To be successful in this role you must have:
- Qualification in Chemistry or related field, or the equivalent of demonstrated experience
- Current driver's license
- Previous experience in a similar Minesite laboratory environment
- Previous FIFO remote work desired
- Previous LM2 experience desired
- Previous XRF basic fault repair and error diagnosis desired
- Previous QC of analysis results desired
- Compliance with onsite HSE standards
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Communication
- Organisation and efficiency
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.