Project 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.

Project Hydrogeologist

Work Location: Perth - Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Roster: Monday to Friday

Join the Perth-based Water Planning team on a 12-month fixed-term basis 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 five 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.

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 accountabilities will include:

• Develop dewatering, re-injection and water supply plans based off of two-year, five year and life of mine plans
• Communicate results of hydrogeological assessments to water projects and hydrogeology drilling teams to initiate project execution
• Assess hydrogeological response to abstraction and injection for the purpose of re-conceptualisation
• 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

 Qualifications and skills required:

• 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

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