Specialist 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. 

Specialist Hydrogeologist

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

Roster: Monday to Friday

The central function of this position is to join the Perth Water Planning team and conduct strategic hydrogeology planning for our Solomon and Eliwana Operations. The role will report to the Water Planning Principal Hydrogeologist and lead the Solomon and Eliwana hydrogeology team, providing both technical and management direction.

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 responsibilities include:

• Ongoing development of conceptual understanding of both Solomon and Eliwana to enable updates to hydrogeological assessments
• Maintain a strategic water plan (dewatering, water supply, environmental protection, approvals and capital estimates) for both Solomon and Eliwana across the life of mine, five year and two year planning horizons
• Communicate results of strategic water plan and other hydrogeological assessments to relevant stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance and support to operational staff and other business units.
• Undertake hydrogeological reporting as required for approvals and regulatory commitments
• Advance identification and management of operational and environmental risks
• 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 Experience:

• A degree or an equivalent tertiary qualification in Engineering Geology, Hydrogeology or Geosciences, MSc in Hydrogeology preferred
• Relevant applied experience in Hydrogeology
• Experience in mine water management
• Knowledge of hydrogeological modelling, monitoring analysis, interpretation and reporting
• Knowledge of RIWI Act, Mining Act and EP Act approvals relevant to mine water management
• Competent use of relevant software packages (i.e. MS Office, GIS, Leapfrog)
• Strong data management and manipulation skills
• Effective communication & time management skills
• Strong team skills and willingness to spend short durations on site

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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