Field Water Quality Analyst

Job Description

Company Description We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. Job Description Kick-start Your Career as a Water Quality Analyst – Entry-Level FIFO Role! SGS is seeking entry-level Water Quality Analysts to join our team, conducting essential fieldwork across the Pilbara region and surrounding areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental monitoring while working with a global leader in testing and certification. This FIFO role operates on an 8/6 roster (Thursday to Thursday) to Newman , offering a balanced work schedule and the chance to build a strong foundation in water quality analysis. If you're eager to develop your skills in the field and grow within a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you! Your key responsibilities in this role will include but are not limited to: Collect water samples according to Australian Standards, including Potable Water, Waste Water, Sewage Water, Soil and Hygiene, for testing against regulatory guidelines such as the Australian Drinking Water Guideline. Perform field tests to ensure results are within water quality acceptance criteria, and to report anomalies immediately to the Project Coordinator/Client as directed. Prepare daily field reports and ensure they are submitted within 24 hours of sampling. Arrange all field consumables, sampling media and equipment as required for each job. Prepare Job Safety Analysis’ (JSA’s) and risk assessments as required for each allocated job. Qualifications What You’ll Need to Succeed Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field (desirable but not essential). Field experience in the mining sector and/or as a Field Sampling Technician (desirable). Strong communication skills with previous experience in customer service and client liaison. C-class manual driver’s license (essential). 4WD training (desirable). Senior First Aid certification. Willingness to work a FIFO roster (Thursday to Thursday). 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr