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Join ALS Coal – Newcastle, NSW as a Casual Physical Testing Laboratory Technician

ALS Coal currently has opportunities available for a Casual Physical Laboratory Testing (PTL) based at our site in Mayfield, NSW. The position will require shift work (day, afternoon, night) on a rotating roster. Optional overtime is available through busy periods. If you have a drive to produce quality results and a strong team spirit, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

- Ensuring that all work is carried out in a secure & efficient manner
- Handling coal samples and processing them according to instructions & current best methods
- Loading and unloading coal samples from various plant streams
- A range of physical tests including sample preparation, sizing, crushing, dividing and sample storage
- Transfer validated results into the reporting system
- Calibration and maintenance of specialised equipment

Requirements

- A valid driver’s license




- Current rights to work in Australia (visa, permanent resident or citizen)
- A strong focus on safety, quality and teamwork
- Strong numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to organise work, multi-task and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently without supervision
- Comfortable with safe manual handling duties, including repetitive lifting
- Competent within a strong safety culture
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new systems
- Previous coal sampling experience would be an advantage but not essential
- Flexible and be able to perform shift work and weekend work as required

Training & Medical Requirements

Full training will be provided to successful applicants. As part of the selection process, a pre-employment medical exam is required, including drug and alcohol assessment.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain a valid working visa.

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📌 Physical Testing Laboratory Technicians (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 ALS
📍 Newcastle City Council