Job Description Join our Environmental team in a full-time role being 50% laboratory based and 50% fieldwork ; focused on soil, water, and air analysis.You'll ensure timely, high-quality results and handle fieldwork in the Pilbara region.Candidates must be available for travel and weekend work.Your key responsibilities in this role will include but are not limited to: Collect samples as per the schedule, including Potable Water, Waste Water, Sewage Water, Soil and Hygiene samples.Maintenance of all sampling and field equipment.Perform all required QC checks and collect required QC samples as requested.Liaise with clients to make site arrangements and to ensure all required equipment is taken on site in accordance with the proposal and the client's expectations.Undertake routine preparations and analysis of soil and water samples in the laboratory.Ensure equipment and laboratory is kept clean to avoid contamination, and to protect company assets.Carry out scheduled instrument calibration and maintenance in accordance with written procedures.Understand and adapt general laboratory QA/QC criteria and NATA accreditation requirements.Monitor stock levels for sampling consumables as well as assist with preparation and supply of consumables as required.Assist with general office and other duties as directed by your Supervisor.Roster will be: 2 weeks Monday to Friday in the Laboratory based in Perth Airport and 2 weeks 8/6 roster in Newman.Qualifications The successful candidate will meet the following requirements: Posses a degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related fields.Demonstrable technical skills within the mining sector, particularly as a Field Sampling Technician.Previous experience in customer service and effective communication with clients.C class manual license.4WD training certification.Senior First Aid certification.Must be available for regular travel, including weekends.Fieldwork will primarily be in the Pilbara region.Availability to comply with a 2-week Monday to Friday roster in the laboratory and a 2-week 8/6 roster in Newman.Additional Information 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.
