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: Solomon & Eliwana

• Fortescue’s Solomon mine is located on the traditional lands of the Eastern Guruma and Yindjibarndi peoples.
• Fortescue’s Eliwana mine is located on the traditional lands of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama & Pinikura people.

Roster: 8D/6R FIFO ex. Perth

The central function to this position is to lead a small team of Hydrogeologists in the planning and execution of various water well drilling projects. The position requires excellent communication, time management and technical skills to ensure robust hydrogeological assessments are completed on time and are effectively communicated to stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for co-ordination with onsite stakeholders
• Leading a small team of field Hydrogeologists
• Provide feedback to Senior Hydrogeologist regarding contractor management and site conditions to enable effective scheduling and budgeting
• Plan and oversee project short term implementation
• Review and issue scope of work instructions
• Oversee data collection and storage and provide QA/QC on the data
• Encourage a culture of zero harm in alignment with Fortescue Values

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree or an equivalent tertiary qualification in Engineering Geology, Hydrogeology or Geosciences
• MSc in Hydrogeology - preferred
• Relevant applied experience in Hydrogeology with a focus of mine dewatering
• Competent use of hydrogeological software packages
• Strong data management and manipulation skills
• Effective communication & time management skills
• Strong team leadership skills

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.

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