Senior Petrographer

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Petrographer to take the lead of the performance and duties in the area of coal and coke petrographic services in the organisation’s regional office. This position sits within the Coal Technology division, which focuses on end-use utilisation performance of metallurgical, PCI and thermal coals. The successful applicant will:Manage the day-to-day operations of the petrography laboratoryExecution of the coal petrographic analyses and microscopy in generalResponsible for validation of outgoing petrography reports and equipment maintenance and repairsParticipate in coal and coke researchEnsure operation maintains the highest level of quality standardsResponsible for Self-led management of daily activitiesInvolved in reporting, client liaison, data validation, consumable management and monthly invoicing duties In order to be considered you will have:Degree in Science or Engineering (ie – Geology, Materials Science or Metallurgy)Prior experience in coal petrologyHigh level of communication and interpersonal skills, literacyHigh level of attention to detailExperience in utilising a computer-based laboratory information systemAbility to self-manage workload Benefits:Competitive remunerationSelf-led management of daily activitiesFlexible working hours Varying role working on more than just petrographic analysisCareer Progression - Excellent Opportunities for career development and progression How to Apply: We have individual position descriptions and additional information available to share and welcome any queries or questions – anna.dziopa@chandlermacleod.com To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role.