Senior Hydrogeologist

4 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Fortescue Full time

Country/Region: AU

State: WA

City: Perth

Job ID: 12906

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Eastern Hub (Cloudbreak, Christmas Creek & Iron Bridge) - Fortescue's Eastern Hub is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku, Nyiyaparli & Nyamal peoples.

Roster: 8D/6R FIFO ex Perth

The Resource Definition team at Fortescue is seeking an experienced Senior Hydrogeologist to join our drilling operations in the Eastern Hub. This role is pivotal in leading hydrogeological investigations, coordinating field activities, and ensuring data quality across multiple drilling projects.

You'll provide technical expertise, mentoring, and operational leadership while supporting safe and efficient hydrogeological data collection. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to Fortescue's continued success in sustainable water management and resource development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor the hydrogeology field team through technical and coordination challenges.
  • Collaborate with onsite departments to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Provide feedback to the Specialist Hydrogeologist to support effective scheduling and budgeting.
  • Plan and implement short-term project activities and oversee work instruction development.
  • Supervise hydrogeological fieldwork, including drilling, earthworks, and pump testing.
  • Liaise with contracting partners to ensure safe and productive work is carried out as per plan/schedule.
  • Oversee the collection, QA/QC, and storage of hydrogeological data.
  • Manage materials ordering, usage, and inventory control.
  • Perform data analysis, interpretation, and conceptualisation for reporting.
  • Promote a culture of zero harm, aligned with Fortescue's safety values.
  • Conduct field interactions and PTOs.
  • Ensure safe work procedures are implemented for contractors and Fortescue personnel.
  • Investigate any incidents or corrective actions within the hydro drilling workspace.
  • Complete daily reporting, plods, and monthly contractor invoice reconciliation.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Tertiary qualification in Hydrogeology, Geology, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum five years' field experience in hydrogeological projects.
  • Strong analytical, planning, and prioritisation skills.
  • Proven ability to interpret and analyse geological and hydrogeological data.
  • Demonstrated understanding of safety practices in remote field environments.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
  • Previous experience supervising contractors in mining or large-scale field operations.
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.

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.

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