Environmental Field Officer

At ACOEM Australasia (Ecotech Pty Ltd), we believe that together, we create environments of possibility. We do this by working with our customers to design, manufacture, operate, and supply sophisticated monitoring equipment, services, and solutions. www.acoem.com

We have an exciting opportunity for a Environmental Field Officer to join a well-established team of technicians covering 7 days a week 365 days a year roster.  Ideally, you should have experience in the field of environmental dust and water sampling with strong troubleshooting and laboratory skills.

The role has a focus on field-based skills that are required to monitor, calibrate, maintain, and sample environmental dust and water, along with good analytical skills to conduct basic analysis in the laboratory. The role provides exposure to a variety of sampling technologies, analytical equipment, and monitoring sites.  

Typically, you will need to demonstrate a high degree of self-sufficiency and the ability to independently troubleshoot a variety of sampling equipment.  As much of the work is NATA accredited, diligent and thorough record keeping is an essential part of this role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Effective time management in the resourcing of field monitoring schedules
• Groundwater, surface water and potable water sampling
• Dust filter paper collection
• Minor maintenance and routine calibrations of dust and water field instrumentation
• Remote site field operations planning and delivery
• Preparation and delivery of dust and water samples for analysis
• Basic laboratory analysis of dust and water samples
• Inputting of data into database systems, worksheets or PDAs
• Customer liaison

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (TAFE certificate/diploma or equivalent) or previous related experience
• A strong OH&S focus – relevant mining and industry standards.
• Sound level of computer literacy.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Precise, accurate, and diligent record-keeping skills.
• Current C-Class driver's licence.
• 4WD driving experience as well as long-distance travel

What are we offering you?

• Company-provided phone and laptop
• Company Vehicle
• Regular on-the-job training, utilising state-of-the-art equipment.

When looking for new people to join our team, we look for people who share our values, who are like-minded and passionate about their work. Your enthusiasm and proactive approach will help you to achieve desired outcomes in this role. If you have the relevant qualifications, skills, and experience outlined above, we would like to hear from you.

ACOEM Australasia is an equal opportunity employer.