Geochemist - Qld/wa - Perth, Australia - WSP Australia

WSP Australia

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Perth, Australia

1 week ago

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Description

Join our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers and make your mark on tomorrow

What you'll do:

Support Senior/Principal Geochemists and Project Managers to scope and deliver high quality geochemical assessments within allocated timeframes and budgets.
Develop tailored geochemical sampling and analysis programs.
Undertake routine geochemical characterisation assessments for mine materials (e.g., waste rock and tailings) using standard geochemical characterization tools, including static and kinetic studies.
Visit client mine sites to undertake inspections, supervise subcontractors (drilling, excavations), field monitoring and sample collection (e.g., water, tailings, waste rock and/or soil).
Collate, assess, and interpret technical data and prepare technical reports.
Use generated technical data in conjunction with broader site context to make informed decisions and recommendations in relation to waste management.
Manage projects or packages of work as well as clients.
Collaborate with other teams within WSP to deliver integrated and multidisciplinary projects to our clients.

About you:

A Bachelor's degree in either (geo)chemistry, geology or earth science with previous consulting experience preferred.
Ideally, 3+ years of relevant professional experience in geochemical characterisation of mine waste, data interpretation, environmental risk assessment and waste management.
Previous mine site experience will be advantageous.
Sound understanding of standard geochemical characterisation tools and resources, including static and kinetic geochemical assessments.
Familiarisation with water treatment and source remediation is desirable but not essential.
Scientifically mined and practical, dynamic, proactive, curious, and capable to work independently and autonomously.
Analytical skills, including data manipulation and statistics.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

About WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms, bringing together approximately 4,300 talented people across 14 offices in Australia.

We have committed to halving the carbon footprint of our designs and advice by 2030. Our sustainable solutions and Future Ready projects will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

Our vibrant workplace culture is an important part of what makes this a great place to work.

It is supported by our Guiding Principles:

We value our people and our reputation.
We are locally dedicated with international scale.
We are future focused and challenge the status quo.
We foster collaboration in everything we do.
We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and competitive remuneration among many more benefits designed to help you shine.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a 'Stretch' level Reconciliation Action Plan.

Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LQBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.

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