- Develop dewatering, re-injection and water supply plans based off of two-year, ten year and life of mine plans
- Communicate results of hydrogeological assessments to water projects and water-well drilling teams to initiate project execution
- Assess hydrogeological responses to abstraction and injection for the purpose of re-conceptualisation and adaptive management
- Provide technical guidance and support to operational staff and other business units
- Undertake hydrogeological reporting as required for approvals and regulatory commitments
- Maintain a collaborative relationship with other business units and external parties, contribute to knowledge building and awareness, influence decision making regarding water management
- Respecting and considering environmental and heritage values in all aspects of work
- A degree or an equivalent tertiary qualification in Engineering Geology, Hydrogeology or Geosciences, MSc in Hydrogeology preferred
- Relevant applied experience in Hydrogeology and mine water management
- Knowledge of hydrogeological modelling, monitoring analysis, interpretation, and reporting
- Competent use of hydrogeological software packages (i.e. Leapfrog)
- Strong data management and manipulation skills
- Effective communication, time management skills and willingness to spend short durations on site
Project Hydrogeologist - Perth, Australia - Fortescue
Description
About Us
Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives.
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Perth - Fortescue's Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.
Roster: Monday to Friday (Open to part-time for the right candidate)
Join the Perth-based Water Planning team to assist with hydrogeology planning for our Chichester Operations. The Chichester Operations is one of the largest, most complex dewatering systems in the world and integrates mine dewatering, water supply and managed aquifer recharge. The role will primarily assess two-year mine plans and will support ten year and life of mine plan assessments as well as interface with projects and operational teams regarding project implementation and ongoing assessment of aquifer response to dewatering.
Reporting to the Senior Hydrogeologist, the position requires excellent communication, time management and technical skills to ensure robust hydrogeological assessments are completed on time and are effectively communicated to the business.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications and Experience
Our Commitment
Fortescue is deeply committed to providing a safe culture that builds respect, fosters inclusiveness, and values diversity. We celebrate individual strengths and team members from all backgrounds are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.
Applications close Friday 26th April
Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.