Air Monitoring Technician

Illawarra Mercury is seeking an Air Monitoring Technician for a full-time, permanent role in Coniston, NSW. The position involves outdoor work, on-site air quality testing, and data analysis. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and be comfortable with physical demands, including travel. A valid driver's license is required. Salary ranges from $73,000 to $76,000, depending on experience.
AIR MONITORING TECHNICIAN

A fantastic opportunity while making a contribution to the environmental landscape.
• Permanent full-time role with growing business
• Will suit those who enjoy working outside
• Unanderra location
• Remuneration negotiable dependent on experience

About Us

We’re Australia’s leader and experts in air quality, odour and emission monitoring. We care about the environment and by joining us you’ll make a difference. We have a diverse team in VIC, WA, NSW and QLD and innovation and collaboration is important to us, as is supporting each other to succeed.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Operations Manager, we are looking for a practical and motivated candidate to join our field team and use their experience in stack testing/air monitoring to support our clients, perform on-site testing and collect data. This role will suit a candidate who enjoys physical work as the position involves lifting heavy equipment and a considerable amount of travel to perform testing (travel allowance provided).

Key Responsibilities
• Measure and perform air quality tests & manages field samples.
• Complete associated preparation, cleaning, maintenance & calibration of equipment.
• Analyse air quality data.
• Troubleshoot testing issues.
• Summarise data into relevant reporting formats.
• Prepare Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s).
• Depending on level of experience – manage clients, implement job lifecycle, and participate in tenders.

Essential Experience/Knowledge

For candidates to be considered, they must have:
• 3+ years relevant work experience in stack testing and air monitoring assessments is required.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is beneficial but not essential.
• Knowledge of testing methods, equipment use, data collection and some understanding of client requirements and job lifecycle.
• Knowledge and understanding of underlying principles of air monitoring. Accreditation of QSTI is highly desirable.
• Understanding of analytical principles, air monitoring analysers and associated technology.

YOU MUST ALSO BE
• A team player, with attention to detail and good communication skills
• Self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel and data management
• Of a scientific mind with strong critical-thinking and analytical skills

In Addition, The Successful Candidate Must
• Have a willingness to travel (estimated at an average of 8 nights away per month)
• Have a valid drivers licence (probationary licence is acceptable)
• Be comfortable with working at heights
• Able to climb 12 sets of stairs and/or climb a 30m cage ladder.
• Have a general level of fitness and the ability to lift loads of 25kg.

It is also essential that candidates are willing to expand their knowledge of environmental testing and keep abreast of new trends and regulations in the industry.

The salary range for this role is $73,000 -76,000 and is dependent on relevant experience.

OUR VALUES

At Ektimo, we live by our values of Responsibility, Excellence, Care, Integrity and Passion. We are an organisation that is focused on ensuring a positive work environment for all team members and realise that our success is a team effort.

This is a permanent position with an immediate start available and will suit a passionate and talented individual who is looking for the next step in their career.

How To Apply

If you feel you meet the criteria and can add value to our team, please submit your resume.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• You must have Australian working rights to apply for this role.
• We appreciate recruitment agencies but these approaches will not be accepted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,000.00 – $76,000.00 per year

Benefits
• Travel reimbursement

Schedule
• Monday to Friday

Supplementary Pay
• Overtime pay

Application Question(s)
• What is your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice do you need to give?

Licence/Certification
• Drivers licence (Required)

Work Authorisation
• Australia (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Application Deadline: 23/04/2025