SGS PNG Limited – Vacancy Announcement

LABORATORY SUPERVISOR

Location: Porgera Mine Site, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea

Lead a Team. Deliver Results. Keep Everyone Safe.

SGS PNG Limited is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Laboratory Supervisor to join our team at the Porgera Mine Site. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who is passionate about safety, quality, and operational excellence in a laboratory environment.

As the Laboratory Supervisor, you will lead and support laboratory personnel, ensure efficient assay throughput, maintain high-quality standards, and foster a safe and productive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop laboratory staff.
• Perform laboratory bench work to support sample throughput when required.
• Review and issue assay reports, ensuring quality requirements are met.
• Coordinate laboratory activities and scheduling with Mine and Mill operations.
• Manage laboratory consumables, chemicals, and equipment.
• Ensure laboratory instruments and glassware are properly calibrated and maintained.
• Participate in continuous improvement and technical enhancement projects.
• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.
• Conduct safety inspections, toolbox meetings, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with SGS quality systems and client requirements.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Chemistry, Applied Science, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of laboratory experience, preferably within the mining industry.
• Experience supervising laboratory teams and managing laboratory operations.
• Hands-on experience in:
  • Fire Assay
  • Wet Chemistry
  • Sample Preparation
  • LECO Analysis
  • Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)

Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory standards.
• Experience using Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and laboratory databases.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and team management capability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Additional Requirements

• Current First Aid Certificate (preferred).
• Ability to work in a remote mining environment.

Safety & Environmental Commitment

At SGS, safety is our first priority. The successful candidate will:

• Lead by example in all safety matters.
• Support SGS WeCare programs and initiatives.
• Identify workplace hazards and implement effective risk controls.
• Ensure compliance with PPE requirements and safe work practices.
• Promote environmental responsibility and good housekeeping standards.
• Foster a culture of care, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Why Join SGS?

• Work with a world-leading inspection, testing, and certification company.
• Be part of a professional and diverse team.
• Contribute to delivering quality results for a major mining operation.
• Develop your leadership career in a challenging and rewarding environment.
• Work in a culture built on Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, and Sustainability.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of qualifications and certifications
• Contact details for three professional referees

Applications should be emailed to:
[email protected]

Application Closing Date:
30 June 2026

SGS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified Papua New Guinean nationals.