Coal Quality Tester | Preparation Area

Job Description

Come and work for ALS Coal as a Sample Preparer - Machine Operation | Sorting and Processing Coal Samples | Apply today for an immediate start! 10th January, 2025 Coal Sample Preparer Imagine your future with us At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.About ALS Coal With more than 70 years of coal quality assessment experience, ALS is synonymous with industry excellence. ALS has the resources, expertise, equipment, laboratory capacity, and the skill to deliver the quality and turnaround required for any proposed program. ALS provides the solutions required to maximise the inherent value of coal products.ALS assesses and ranks coal product physical handling, blend propensity, and every element of performance and behaviour to provide an accurate picture of product marketability and value-in-use.The Position As a Coal Sample Preparer, you will be responsible for sorting and processing coal samples, which involves tasks such as weighing, crushing, pulverizing, and preparing them for analysis. This hands-on role requires operating sample preparation equipment, performing physical tests, and ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently following standard procedures.The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail, a strong commitment to quality and safety, and the ability to perform repetitive manual handling tasks. Physical fitness, reliability, and a valid driver’s license are essential, along with a willingness to learn and adapt in a high-performance team environment.The day to day Sorting bags of samples (weighing up to 16kg) Operating sample preparation equipment (weighing scales, crushers, pulverisers, etc.) Performing routine manual tasking in a coal processing environment Ensuring that all work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner and to agreed standard operating instructions A range of physical tests including sample preparation, sizing, crushing, dividing and sample storage The Essentials Ability to follow set procedures Excellent attention to detail Willingness to work as part of a high-performance team with a focus on quality & safety Reliable, physically fit, and prepared to carry out repetitive manual handling tasks Eagerness to learn and adapt to new systems A valid driver’s license is required Our benefits include: Health fund discounts with Bupa Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs with Autopia Corporate superannuation benefits with Australian Retirement Trust Online learning system with extensive modules of choice Friendly working environment with accessible management Influenza Vaccinations Opportunities to progress and develop your career within ALS, including global opportunities for suitable candidates Everyone matters ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.Eligibility To be eligible to work at ALS you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.As part of the selection process, a pre-employment medical exam is required, including drug and alcohol assessment. How to apply Please apply online and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.#J-18808-Ljbffr