Coal Quality Tester - Mackay, Australia - ALS

Description

Coal Quality Tester – North Bowen Basin

About the Position

An opportunity exists for a Coal Quality Tester to work on a full time basis at our mine site laboratory based in the North Bowen Basin. If you have a drive to produce quality results and a strong team spirit, we would like to hear from you. Reporting to the Mine Site Supervisor, you will be involved in aspects of Quality, Turnaround Time, Client Service and Productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Skills/Qualifications :

A strong focus on safety, quality and team work

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

As part of the selection process, a pre-employment medical exam is required; including a drug and alcohol assessment.