Oil Condition Fluid Analyst

About the role

SGS Australia is seeking an Oil Condition Fluid Analyst to join its used oil diagnostics team at Perth Airport. You will interpret laboratory analysis of lubricating oils, greases, coolants and fuels, providing technical recommendations and helping customers understand equipment condition.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret laboratory results of oil, grease, coolant and fuel analysis and prepare clear, accurate technical reports.
• 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 deadlines.
• Support laboratory workflow by prioritising tasks and meeting turnaround times.
• Perform sample registration, confirm required tests and assist with sample submissions.
• Contribute to quality control, R&D activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Carry out scheduled instrument calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification 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 ability to work with technical data and reporting systems.

Required skills

• Laboratory analysis of oil, grease, coolant and fuel.
• Instrument calibration and maintenance.
• Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures.
• Knowledge of NATA accreditation standards.
• Technical reporting and data interpretation.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Sustainability embedded in company culture.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time for volunteering and blood donations.
• Corporate health and wellbeing programs.
• Ongoing learning and development.
• Career development opportunities nationally and globally.
• Employee benefits platform with retail discounts and cashback.