Coal Petrographer/ Coal Analyst

Reference Number: VIC25M1

Listing Date: October 3, 2025

Closing Date: October 31, 2025

**Pearson & Associates Ltd**

**Coal Petrographer / Coal Analyst**

As our Coal Petrographer /Coal Analyst, you are our front-line, scouting any issues in our client’s coals. You will run several pieces of equipment testing coals, using ASTM and ISO standards, for coal quality. It requires that you be organized, self-motivated, and handle sensitive data and samples throughout the laboratory processes.

Pearson & Associates Ltd, and Pearson Coal Petrography are world leaders in coal petrographic services. Our clients are some of the biggest coal miners, and largest steel producers in the world. Coal companies need to know the quality of their coals in a timely manner, and when steel companies are using coke for their blast furnaces they often need a hand with the quality control of the incoming coal vessels supplying their coal blends, which feed the coke ovens.

**Skills**

**Our employees come from different backgrounds, typically we find that people are successful in this role when they have**:

- 3-5 years experience in a commercial laboratory setting.
- Degree in Geological Sciences, Geoengineering, Chemistry, Metallurgical or Engineering.
- Strong analytical and mechanical skills
- Demonstrated familiarity with metallurgical and mineralogical techniques related to sample receipt and sample mounting and polishing
- Highly motivated with the ability to prioritize what’s on your plate
- High degree of housekeeping, cleanliness is expected
- Ability to work independently
- Effectively handle high volume of work and time critical issues
- Ability to follow procedures with accuracy and diligence
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff both written and orally
- Ability to work in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (- valid Work Visa, or Landed Immigrant status)

**What you will be doing**
- Document coal and coke sample receipt
- Preparation of coal and coke samples for analysis
- Automated and Manual microscopic analysis of coal and coke
- Client liaison, problem solving and assisting with the interpretation of results
- Training will be provided

**Why join us?**
- Extended Healthcare
- Dental and Vision care
- Paid sick leave, starting at four weeks paid holidays per year

**Reporting to**

Lab Manager, Victoria, BC

Pay: $45,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Work Location: In person