The Role

The Laboratory Technician plays a critical role in delivering accurate, reliable, and timely analytical results that support refinery operations and product quality.

Working within a shift team, this role requires a strong commitment to secure work practices, quality systems, and consistent execution, as well as a proactive mindset toward continuous improvement. Laboratory Technicians are expected to take ownership of their work, contribute positively to team culture, and support the development of robust laboratory systems.

This is a permanent full time position based at our Kwinana Refinery on a split sportsman roster.

Key Responsibilities

Safety, Care & Compliance

- Actively contribute to a strong health, safety, environmental, and quality culture
- Perform all tasks in accordance with Covalent SHE&C; requirements, statutory obligations, and laboratory procedures
- Report incidents, hazards, and near misses, and participate in investigations where required

• Demonstrate care for personal safety and the safety of others in all laboratory activities

Quality & Accountability

- Conduct analytical testing in accordance with approved methods, QA/QC requirements, and agreed standards
- Ensure procedures are followed consistently and deviations are escalated appropriately
- Identify and report QC non conformances to the Laboratory Supervisor

• Participate in laboratory and quality audits as required





Technical & Operational Delivery

- Operation, calibration, maintenance, and verification of laboratory instruments
- Perform analytical techniques including: o ICP, AAS, UV Vis, colour and spectrophotometric analyses

o Titration (manual and instrumental)
o Water quality testing
o Fusion, digestion, and leaching of samples
o Particle sizing (laser diffraction and sieving)
o Gravimetric analysis
o Sample preparation (dewatering, filtration, splitting, pressing, grinding)
• Use LIMS accurately and consistently to record and manage data

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
• Work collaboratively with laboratory team members across shifts to ensure consistency and reliability

- Contribute ideas and observations that support laboratory improvement, efficiency, and quality outcomes
- Support training and knowledge sharing within the team when required

Role Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in mining, minerals processing, or chemical processing laboratories

• Demonstrated experience working within QA/QC systems
• Experience with ICP or AAS, auto titrators, and UV Vis

• Knowledge of laser particle sizing and/or sieving techniques
• Experience with sample preparation equipment (pulveriser, press, riffle splitter) – desirable
• Experience with fusion and digestion protocols – desirable

📌 Technician Laboratory (Kwinana) (Kwinana Beach)
🏢 Covalent Lithium
📍 Kwinana Beach