Laboratory Technician

The time to join Synergy has never been more exciting because you’ll be helping us to deliver on our commitment towards becoming a net zero carbon emission business by 2050.

We are investing $3 billion in large-scale renewables development and creating unlimited opportunities for our people to contribute to the growth of innovative solutions in our operations as we invest. This is your chance to help us transform the energy industry and build a more sustainable future for Western Australia.

Synergy is proud to be Western Australia’s largest electricity generator and energy retailer. We deliver secure electricity to homes and businesses throughout the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS) from Coral Bay in the north, to Kalgoorlie in the east, and to Esperance in the south

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Role Summary:

The Laboratory Technician is an exciting opportunity based at our Muja Power Station site, located in the Southwest of Collie. The objective of the role is to take responsibility for assigned areas of station chemistry activities and to play a key role in the investigation of technical problems.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Participate in planning and execution of scientific projects, upgrades and trials related to process chemistry and draft and review laboratory quality system documentation, written instructions, methods and processes.
• For the areas of assigned responsibility:
  • Carry out routine tasks to required standard on a timely manner, and with minimum supervision
  • Plan, co-ordinate, schedule and carry out sampling and chemical, physical and microbiological analysis of samples as required and according to written instructions
  • Record data appropriately; monitor and trend data and test results; assess data accuracy and significance; apply guidance values, limits and targets to results and report any problems
  • Take effective corrective and/or preventative action to maintain systems within limits as applicable according to standard written instructions; for more complex situations request guidance from Chemists or Supervisor as necessary
  • Maintain, operate and calibrate on-line and laboratory instrumentation and related equipment according to written instructions and monitor chemical tank levels and organise refills as required

What you’ll bring:

• Certificate IV in Laboratory Skills
• Preferred TAFE Diploma in relevant field
• WA Class driver’s licence
• Preferred laboratory experience in process environment or related field (s)
• Proficiency in use of computer systems such as Microsoft Office suite

What we offer:

Working for an employer of choice also means you will enjoy:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Purchased Annual Leave
• Best practice parental leave

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Every Voice Matters

Our employees have a choice to work for Synergy and it’s a choice we respect and value. In addition to our focus on creating a greener future, Synergy is committed to its ‘people first’ culture and providing an exceptional place to work where our people experience a sense of belonging and have opportunities to learn and grow.

We understand that it is important for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the community in which we operate. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer for 2021-22 by the Diversity Council of Australia. Whatever your background or however you identify, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day.

Please email ***********@synergy.net.au if you require assistance with submitting your application

Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified