Hydrogeologist

Fortescue has an exciting future ahead. As well as producing over 180 million tonnes of iron ore per year, we’re diversifying our business to become an integrated global green energy and resources company.

Hydrogeologist

Work Location: Across various operational Fortescue sites.

Roster: 8D/6R FIFO ex. Perth

The Strategic Planning department is looking for 4 x Hydrogeologists to join our Drilling teams located throughout Western Australia’s Northern areas. These roles will each be offered on a 2-year fixed-term contract.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Technical rig supervision including production, monitoring and injection bore design
• Hydrogeological logging of drill samples
• Supervision of drilling and pump test contractors on site, including drill plod management
• Undertake field work (including groundwater sampling, well installations, site reconnaissance, water level measurements and bore census)
• Data interpretation and management including test pump analysis
• Internal and regulatory reporting
• Liaising between mine planning, dewatering teams and other departments on site

Qualifications and skills required:

• Strong commitment to safety
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in Hydrogeology or related science
• Relevant applied experience in Hydrogeology preferred
• 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

Our team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Candidates from all backgrounds and ages are encouraged to apply, including First Nations People, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities and those with neurodiverse, intersectional, or multiple diverse characteristics.

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