Oil Condition Fluid Analyst

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 1,600 employees across Australia. We are accredited by NATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Job Description

We are seeking an Oil Condition Fluid Analyst to join our used oil diagnostics team at Perth Airport. In this role, you will interpret laboratory analysis of lubricating oils and greases, provide practical technical recommendations, and help customers understand the condition and performance of their equipment. This is a great opportunity for a technically minded professional who enjoys problem solving, working with data, and partnering with customers to deliver accurate, timely and value-adding diagnostic outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

• Interpret laboratory results of oil, grease, coolant and fuel analysis and prepare clear, accurate technical reports for customers.

• Provide practical comments and recommendations based on equipment design and operating conditions.

• Identify wear trends, contamination sources, and lubricant degradation issues.

• Liaise with customers to confirm analysis requirements, sampling schedules and agreed deadlines.

• Support laboratory workflow by identifying priorities and helping the team meet key turnaround times.

• Perform sample registration, confirm required tests and assist with sample submissions.

• Contribute to quality control, research and development activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Carry out scheduled instrument calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting in line with procedures.

• Work collaboratively with the diagnostics and laboratory teams to maintain service quality and customer satisfaction.

• Ensure adherence to SGS safety, environmental, and quality policies.

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Science or a related discipline.

• Practical experience in the Oil, Gas and Chemicals industry, ideally within oil diagnostics.

• Experience in condition monitoring, testing and/or maintenance.

• Understanding of laboratory operations, QA/QC requirements, NATA accreditation and compliance standards.

• Confident computer literacy and the ability to work with technical data and reporting systems.

If you are ready to apply your technical expertise in a hands-on diagnostic role and contribute to high-quality customer outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

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.