Carbon Technical Officer

About Loam

As a start-up with ambitious founders and investors, our work is fast-paced and multi-dimensional. We foster a supportive and diverse workplace, where every team member is encouraged to learn and grow beyond their area of expertise.

While everyone at Loam works in different roles, we all have one job: to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and store it stably in farmer’s soils.

About the Role

Reporting to Loam’s Carbon Project Manager, the Project Officer will collect and process soil samples from several research and commercial sites. You will ensure the collection and analysis of samples is executed promptly and efficiently. When not carrying out field collection, the role will also support Loam Bio’s research facilities in Orange, NSW both in field, and across the Carbon Team’s strategic priorities.

Responsibilities:

All aspects of remote field soil sampling across various locations in Australia. This includes management of OHS and troubleshooting in the field.

• Collection of soil carbon samples in accordance with soil carbon sampling, soil science, and R&D methodologies and protocols
• Accurate collection and quality assurance of field data and chain of custody sample submission forms to laboratories
• Maintenance and cleaning of field and plant sampling equipment and reorganisation of equipment and consumables for next sampling event
• Conducting preparation administration tasks leading up to sampling events, including: organisation of equipment, basic logistics and conducting buried asset DBYD searches.
• Direct day-to-day of any possible field assistance across the multiple teams
• Support for Loam’s agronomy team through greenhouse maintenance, sample collection and data entry
• Support Carbon Project Lead on project coordination and administration

About You:

• Regionally based in Orange, NSW, with ability to travel Australia throughout periods of the year.
• Deep understanding of OHS and ability to work autonomously in remote locations
• Willingness to travel to remote locations, nationally where required and work on the road for extended periods of time.
• Physically fit, willing and able to perform laborious tasks associated with soil sampling production oriented work ethic
• 1-2 years of work experience in industry, preferred on-farm, remote site work experience or experience with R&D for agriculture
• Flexibility in approach to work - you will be required to work across different environments and settings.
• Safety awareness and ability to carry out risk assessments, follow Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and conduct pre-start work group meetings prior to commencement of work when required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and to handle contingencies as they arise, following Loam standard operating procedures and maintaining high integrity while working unsupervised.
• Drivers licence and confidence with off road driving and towing trailers
• GIS mapping experience is not essential for the role but is highly desirable

Requirements

• Regionally based in Orange, NSW, with the ability to travel Australia throughout periods of the year.
• Deep understanding of OHS and ability to work autonomously in remote locations
• Willingness to travel to remote locations, nationally where required and work on the road for extended periods of time.
• Physically fit, willing and able to perform laborious tasks associated with soil sampling production-oriented work ethic
• 1-2 years of work experience in the industry, preferred on-farm, remote site work experience or experience with R&D for agriculture
• Flexibility in approach to work - you will be required to work across different environments and settings.
• Safety awareness and ability to carry out risk assessments, follow Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and conduct pre-start work group meetings prior to commencement of work when required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and to handle contingencies as they arise, following Loam standard operating procedures and maintaining high integrity while working unsupervised.
• Drivers license and confidence with off road driving and towing trailers
• GIS mapping experience is not essential for the role but is highly desirable

As part of the Loam team, everyone is expected to:

• Be a self-starter, but to ask when uncertain.
• Be open to feedback and committed to learning.
• Be a proactive communicator — we want you to be able to articulate a problem or an idea in a manner that is clear, timely and constructive.
• Treat your colleagues with unconditional respect and regard while identifying areas where you can help others, or share your knowledge.
• Take accountability and pride in your work, whilst being an advocate for Loam.
• Take accountability for growing and developing the organisation.

Benefits

• Fast-growing start-up with many opportunities for capacity building and career development
• Work alongside leading scientists and innovators in an international organisation
• Enjoy an inclusive and supportive culture, with a family-friendly attitude
• Competitive salary based on experience