AddressCarbonisation Technician
Met Coal Technology Centre
About ALS CoalWith more than 70 years of coal quality assessment experience, ALS is synonymous with industry excellence. ALS has the resources, expertise, equipment, laboratory capacity, and 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.
About the Position
ALS Coal Technology currently has a casual position available for a Carbonisation Technician. The position is part of the Carbonisation team which operates Mon-Fri between 6:00 am and 2:00 pm. No experience is necessary as full training will be provided to the successful candidate. If you have a drive to produce quality results and a strong team spirit, we would like to hear from you. At Coal Technology our focus is on the end-user utilisation of metallurgical and thermal coals.
Position Synopsis
Reporting to the Carbonisation Supervisor, the position requirements include but are not limited to:
- Ensuring that all work is carried out in a safe & efficient manner and to agreed standard operating instructions.
- Handling large coal and coke samples and processing them according to current best methods.
- Loading and unloading coal & coke samples from various pilot & small-scale carbonisation ovens.
- A range of physical tests including sample preparation, sizing, crushing, dividing and sample storage.
- Transfer of validated results into the reporting system.
No experience is necessary as full training will be provided to the successful candidate. However, to be considered for this position you will have:
- A valid forklift licence is desirable but not essential.
- A strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork
- Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
- Comfortable with manual handling duties, including repetitive lifting.
- Be comfortable in a dusty environment, including wearing respiratory protection for extended periods of time.
- Be comfortable with hot work, including working around ovens operating at 1000°C.
- Clean shaven to accommodate the wearing of respiratory protection.
- Competent within a strong safety culture
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new systems.
- Candidates with previous coal sampling experience is preferred but not essential.
Benefits & Culture
At ALS we believe that the people we employ are what makes ALS the great company it is today. We offer many benefits to staff, including but not limited to:
- Health fund discounts
- Opportunity to salary sacrifice car costs.
- Corporate superannuation benefits
- Opportunities to progress and develop your career within ALS including global opportunities for suitable candidates.
ALS is an equal opportunity employer, and we actively support a diverse workforce.
As part of the selection process, a pre-employment medical exam is required, including a drug and alcohol assessment.
