Project Hydrogeologist

Our Opportunity

Work Location:  Across all Fortescue Pilbara Operations

Roster:  8D/6R - FIFO ex Perth

We have several Project Hydrogeologist opportunities across multiple sites in the Pilbara.

The Project Hydrogeologist provides technical and operational leadership to a site-based team of Hydrogeologists and Field Technicians, coordinating water well drilling, test pumping and hydrogeological investigation programs.

You’ll make day-to-day technical decisions and oversee project delivery on site, with support and guidance from a Senior Hydrogeologist. You’ll also lead and develop the site Hydro team, maintain high technical standards, and take ownership of the safe and effective delivery of field programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational leadership to site Hydrogeologists and Field Technicians, supporting their development and providing field guidance.
• Coordinate drilling, test pumping and hydrogeological investigations across multiple work fronts.
• Oversee bore design, construction, testing and contractor activities, adapting plans to field conditions.
• Interpret field data and make timely technical decisions, consulting the Senior Hydrogeologist as required.
• Lead short-term planning and keep the Senior Hydrogeologist informed of progress, risks, resourcing and schedules.
• Maintain high standards of safety, data quality, QA/QC, data management and reporting.
• Identify risks, resolve operational issues and communicate progress and outcomes to stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology or Geoscience; postgraduate Hydrogeology qualification desirable.
• Strong applied hydrogeological knowledge and field experience, with preferably at least three years experience working as a hydrogeologist on groundwater projects.
• Demonstrated experience in water well drilling, bore design and construction, bore development and hydraulic testing.
• Experience in mine water management and water well drilling within an open-pit mining environment.
• Ability to interpret geological, drilling and hydrogeological information and make sound technical decisions in the field.
• Experience leading or coordinating Hydrogeologists, Field Technicians and contractors.
• Ability to mentor and develop less-experienced team members.
• Experience in hydrogeological monitoring, data interpretation and technical reporting.
• Experience with LUC and POW processes.
• Competency with relevant hydrogeological software and data management systems.
• Strong stakeholder, contractor, communication and time-management skills.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members 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. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ 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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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. 

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.