About

• Company Description
• SGS Australia is a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy of over 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,400 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.
• Job Description
• We’re looking for an experienced Chemist to join our team on a FIFO roster from Perth to the team in Broome WA. This is for a roster of 3 weeks on and 3 weeks off. This is a unique opportunity to work on one of the world’s leading LNG projects while contributing your expertise in laboratory analysis and hydrocarbon testing.

Responsibilities include however not limited to

• Conduct routine and non-routine chemical analyses of hydrocarbons, LNG, and environmental samples.
• Support the verification and optimisation of Gas Chromatography techniques for hydrocarbon analysis.
• Manage sample collection, containers, freight, and off-site analysis safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Perform in-plant sampling as per schedules, ad-hoc, or emergency requirements.
• Maintain training competencies, including dedicated annual training days in Perth.
• Lead, coach, and support the development of junior team members.
• Operate with a strong customer focus, delivering accurate and timely results.
• Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will bring

• A qualification in Chemistry or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years’ laboratory experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Proven skills in sampling and analysis of hydrocarbons (liquid and gaseous).
• Hands-on experience with gas chromatography, ion chromatography, UV/Vis photometry, and spectroscopy.
• Hazard awareness and experience with live gas plant sampling stations and offtake protocols.
• Familiarity with NATA/ISO 17025 accreditation requirements and experience using LIMS.
• The ability to work independently, plan laboratory programs, and deliver high-quality results.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to share knowledge and train others.
• Additional Information
• WHY WORK FOR SGS?
• Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.
• • As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
• • Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
• • Paid parental leave
• • Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
• • Corporate health & wellbeing offers
• • Ongoing learning & development
• • Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
• • SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback
• COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

• SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

• SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.