Principal Hydrogeologist

From humble beginnings in 2010, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.

About our Brisbane Office

Working in our Brisbane Office, you will have a front-row seat to our newly formed centralised Long-Term Planning team. With a focus on developing accurate and executable operation Life of Mine plans. We’re an agile, entrepreneurial company and we value smart people and creative thinking. When you work with us, you’ll always have the opportunity to progress from where you started. Our people work with teams located across Australia and Canada which makes for interesting work and countless ways to learn and grow.

About the role

To provide hydrogeological expertise to the Long-Term Planning of all mines.

**Key result areas in this role include**:
Maintain and calibrate a hydrogeological and surface hydrology model for each of Evolution Mining's existing mines.

Recommend surface, underground and open pit dewatering, drainage works, pumping and infrastructure requirements over the life of mine,

Consult with site Geology Manager to scope hydrogeological investigations and include hydrogeological parameters of interest in geological block models.

Provide third party review and endorsement of the sites’ Water Management Plan

Provide surface hydrology input into landform design (waste dumps, tailings dams and Integrated Landforms) and water storage facilities.

Provide hydrogeological input into underground and open pit mine designs.

Prepare reporting as requested by Group Manager Long-Term Planning CGO & MGO Assets.

Provide miscellaneous technical support as assigned by Group Manager Long-Term Planning CGO & MGO Assets.

About you

To succeed in this position, you will have proven experience in mining, preferably within the gold sector. It is also important that you have or can demonstrate:
Capability in influencing and developing Engineering practices and supporting the professional and technical growth of engineering teams.

Effectively communicate complex process ideas at all levels with a natural ability to build relationships across functions and operations.

Proven experience at a comparable level with organisational accountability, delivering operational efficiency, driving accurate and reliable interpretations/decisions, and implementing best practice in both technical and operational areas.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related Engineering field, or equivalent. Post graduate qualifications and membership with the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, or similar professional affiliation, would be well regarded.

A working knowledge of environmental and site safety best practice.

As relevant the ability to perform the role of Competent Person for the styles of mineralisation and mining methods relevant to Evolution, and in accordance with JORC, is desirable.

Commitment to living and supporting the Evolution values of Safety, Excellence, Accountability, Respect driving positive and engaging cultural change through direct engagement with our people.

This is a significant opportunity to further develop your professional career and attracts a sizeable remuneration package including incentives.