Laboratory & Technical Services
Full time role based at Coopers Plains, Qld, or Mulgrave, Vic, or Churchill, Vic.
Work alongside seasoned, driven professionals who are passionate, smart, creative, and proud to be part of this business and who will challenge you and help foster your growth.
The Opportunity
Proudly Australian owned and operated, HRL Technology Group is recognized as a market leader in specialist analytical, testing, consulting and integrated engineering and laboratory services. We create customer solutions focused on developing new processes, technology and optimizing performance in the energy, resources, engineering, and manufacturing industries, nationally and in the Asia Pacific region.
Due to continued success and growth, HRL has an opportunity for a capable and competent Technical Officer to join the team in Coopers Plains, Qld OR Mulgrave, Vic OR Churchill, Vic.
About the Role
This position will suit someone who comes from a trade background, to undertake a wide range of ad-hoc technical, operational and project-related assignments in the office, laboratory, workshop and on client sites.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Inspecting, testing and evaluating structures/plant, using various techniques and equipment.
- Documenting and reporting results.
- Calibrating equipment.
- Testing and tagging.
- Working on client sites; running of cables to Engineers and Technicians.
- Setting and packing up of equipment to assist works/projects.
- Scheduling of jobs and office maintenance; liaising with landlords, trades, other stakeholders.
- Preparing detailed and accurate project cost estimates.
- Maintaining stock of supplies for the laboratory, workshop and office, including chemicals, workshop and office consumables.
- Repairing and maintaining laboratory, workshop and office equipment.
It is also important to note, with clients based nationally and internationally, there will be travel requirements domestically and overseas for short-term project work.
About you
You will be energetic and flexible in your approach to manage a mix of technical and coordination responsibilities and handle changing demands and priorities to meet company and customer expectations.
You will have:
- A trade background and at least 2 years of experience in a technical environment.
- Experience as a fitter and turner, which will be highly regarded.
- Broad knowledge of power generation and/or heavy industry.
- A range of workshop skills (including to manufacture specialised testing equipment).
- A willingness to travel.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to provide technical advice to other colleagues.
- Ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
- A flair for science and engineering.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite & related software.
- Ability to work without supervision and complete allocated tasks on time.
- A commitment to safe work practices.
- A valid drivers licence.
- Current legal working rights in Australia.
Why HRL?
Along with a competitive remuneration, HRL offers challenging work, meaningful development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, genuine opportunity to extend your skills and a privileged, diverse culture built on smart, easy-going colleagues we surround ourselves with. If you join HRL, you are joining a collaborative team that values care, excellence, value creation and agility.
You must have the right to work in Australia.
If this sounds like an opportunity that is in line with your skills and background, please submit your application the email address hr@hrl.com.au with a cover letter, explaining how you meet the requirements of this position and a detailed resume.
Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
