Mining Employment Services (MES) is currently seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician to join a well-established gold mining operation in Western Australia on a 15/13 FIFO roster. This role is focused on hands-on laboratory and sample preparation tasks within a busy mine site environment, ensuring safety, efficiency, and accuracy in daily operations.
The role
As a Laboratory Technician, you will support daily laboratory operations, sample preparation, and analytical testing to deliver accurate and timely results for the processing and geology departments.
Key responsibilities include:
- Prepare, organise and prioritise daily laboratory and sample preparation activities.
- Conduct sample preparation, testing and analysis in accordance with site procedures and quality standards.
- Operate laboratory equipment, including XRF analysers, LM2 pulverisers, and small Terminator jaw crushers.
- Perform crushing, pulverising, splitting, weighing, and other sample preparation activities.
- Assist with PAL operations and general laboratory duties.
- Maintain accurate sample records, quality control data and laboratory documentation.
- Support daily, weekly, and monthly laboratory reporting requirements.
- Work closely with geology, processing, and metallurgical teams to ensure timely and accurate results.
- Conduct routine equipment inspections, cleaning, and basic maintenance.
- Identify and report equipment faults, hazards, and quality issues.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe laboratory environment.
- Ensure compliance with all site health, safety, and environmental procedures.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will require:
- Minimum 2 years' experience working in gold processing plant laboratories.
- Previous mine site laboratory and sample preparation experience.
- Hands-on experience with small XRF analysers, LM2 pulverisers, and Terminator jaw crushers.
- Experience with PAL operations and laboratory sample preparation procedures.
- Sound understanding of laboratory testing, sample handling, and quality control requirements.
- Current Driver's Licence.
- National Police Clearance.
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Availability to work an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth.
Why join
This position offers hands-on experience alongside experienced laboratory, geology, and processing personnel within an established gold mining operation. You will contribute to the accurate preparation, testing, and operational reporting while adhering to the highest standards of health and safety protocols.
Working arrangements
This role is a contract to permanent position offering a 15/13 FIFO roster from Perth, providing a structured work schedule for better work-life balance.
How to apply
If you are an experienced Laboratory Technician with at least 2 years' gold processing plant experience, please submit your updated CV through Mining Employment Services (MES).
For a confidential discussion, contact Domenic Olimpio at Mining Employment Services on +61864674811.