About the Role
Veolia's Sydney Desalination Plant is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the Laboratory and Environmental Supervisor in delivering critical testing and analysis. This role involves working with water treatment technology, developing technical expertise, and contributing to Sydney's water security by performing routine and ad-hoc water sampling and laboratory testing, preparing reports, managing sample preservation, and coordinating external analysis. The position also includes troubleshooting plant operations and driving continuous improvement in laboratory processes.
Responsibilities
- Conduct water sampling and laboratory testing using field and laboratory equipment
- Conduct bench scale laboratory testing and investigations to support troubleshooting and optimisation of on site water treatment processes
- Identify and implement improvements to laboratory processes for safety, efficiency, and ease of operation
- Prepare comprehensive reports on testing results
- Manage sample delivery, preparation, and external analysis coordination
- Maintain stock levels and quality assurance standards
- Uphold safe systems of work in the laboratory
- Train operations staff on laboratory processes and procedures
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in a chemical or laboratory based discipline
- Demonstrated experience with sampling, preservation methods, and analytical testing
- Experience working in a NATA-accredited laboratory
Skills
- Ion chromatography
- NATA accreditation pathways
- Laboratory management skills
- Water sampling
- Laboratory testing
- Report preparation
- Sample preservation
- External analysis coordination
- Troubleshooting plant operations
- Continuous improvement in laboratory processes
Location
- Sydney
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Demonstrated experience
Education Level
- Tertiary qualification in a chemical or laboratory based discipline
Benefits
- Employee share plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career progression and ongoing training and development
- Bupa health insurance discount
- Corporate discounts
- Fitness Passport
- Volunteer opportunities
- Novated lease
About the Company
- Veolia Water division is part of a global team that provides sustainable water solutions across all stages of the water cycle.
- At Veolia, you will not only have the opportunity to build your career but also be part of a bigger movement to build a better world.
Equal Opportunity
- Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.
