Hydrogeologist Operations

1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia Hancock Iron Ore Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • 8 days on; 6 days off Roster - FIFO from Perth to the Roy Hill mine
  • Gain exposure to large dewatering operations
  • Be part of a technologically advanced mine site within a growing project
  • Industry leading performance, retention, and profit share bonuses
  • Fly with Qantas with access to frequent flyer points and status credits

About the role

Our Technical Services team is seeking a Hydrogeologist to join our Hydrogeology Operations group based at the Roy Hill mine site.

Reporting to the Superintendent Hydrogeology Operations, this role will provide site hydrogeological support for the development and operation of water supply, dewatering and water disposal infrastructure at the Roy Hill and McPhee Creek mines. Additionally, you will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating dewatering and injection borefields, analysing aquifer responses to enhance hydrogeological understanding, ensuring optimal flow rate settings for new bores, and developing a comprehensive monitoring network for each pit.

Water management and hydrogeology at Hancock Iron Ore is complex and challenging offering a destination for those looking to expand their knowledge and technical experience in the field of hydrogeology. Be exposed to dynamic dewatering challenges, large scale managed aquifer recharge schemes, confined aquifers, and a range of groundwater qualities.

Duties

  • Oversee the development, testing and commissioning of new borefields
  • Monitoring the management, remediation, and optimisation of operational borefields
  • Supervise bore flushes and drilling programs aimed at enhancing groundwater understanding.
  • Perform routine groundwater level measurements, review abstraction data for optimisation, and present this data in relation to mine plans and targets
  • Coordinate and lead dewatering progress meetings, develop tactical dewatering action plans for pits requiring additional measures, and support the design and maintenance of data analysis systems, including Power BI
  • Provide technical support and recommendations to Water Operations and Projects teams, focusing on minimising groundwater risks and supporting wet weather management
  • Monitor and ensure the performance of the injection bore network to maximise water discharge, contributing to efficient water management and operational support

Skills and experience

  • Tertiary qualifications in hydrogeology - Masters in hydrogeology beneficial
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Hydrogeologist role in operational water management
  • Skills and experience in supervising drilling and test pumping program contractors
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders

Mine Facilities

  • Modern, comfortable camp accommodation
  • High quality gourmet food options (vegan, gluten free and healthy options)
  • Large fully equipped gym facility, as well as a gym specifically for females
  • Heated outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach Volleyball court and Golf simulators
  • Village shop and extensive supporting amenities
  • SWIFT in-room entertainment with comprehensive content and own-device casting capability
  • Active social club with community events and activities for employees
  • Lifestyle, Learning and Recreation initiative which provide events for your family

About Hancock Iron Ore

The world of iron ore is evolving, and so are we. Atlas Iron and Roy Hill have joined forces to become Hancock Iron Ore, building on our combined strengths of resilience and innovation.

Our portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia's Pilbara region has a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. As one team under Hancock Iron Ore, we have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and Mount Webber, with McPhee Creek under construction plus a range of exciting development opportunities.

We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Equal Opportunity

Roy Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We promote cultural diversity, gender equality and non- discrimination. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

How to apply

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To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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