Hydrogeologist

Fortescue is now consistently producing 175-180 million tonnes of iron ore per year and has an exciting future ahead, establishing itself for future growth in a global market through innovation, product diversification and asset development.

Hydrogeologist

Work Location: Across various Fortescue sites

Roster: 8D/6R FIFO ex. Perth

The Strategic Planning department looking for two experienced Hydrogeologists to join our Drilling teams located throughout Western Australia’s northern areas.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Technical rig supervision including production: monitoring and injection bore design
• Hydrogeological logging of drill samples
• Supervision of pump test and earthwork crews on site
• Undertake filed work (e.g. groundwater sampling, well installations, site reconnaissance, water level measurements, bore census)
• Data interpretation and management including test pump analysis
• Internal and regulatory reporting
• Liaison between mine planning, dewatering teams and other departments on site

Qualifications and skills required:

• Strong commitment to safety
• A degree or an equivalent tertiary qualification in Hydrogeology or related science
• Relevant applied experience in Hydrogeology or related fields
• Exposure or knowledge of relevant hydrogeological software packages such as ArcGIS, Aqtesolv, log plot etc.
• Familiarity working with drilling, pump testing and other contractors on site
• Strong data management and manipulation skills
• Effective communication & time management skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work constructively within a team

At Fortescue, we treat our team mates as though they are family. We appreciate everyone’s contribution and know that a diverse workforce creates a safer, more engaged and productive working environment.

Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the community in which we live, and we encourage females, Aboriginal Australians, those identifying as LGBTIQ+, people of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

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Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.