Senior Hydrogeologist

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia CITIC Pacific Mining Management Pty Ltd Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

We're seeking an experienced Senior Hydrogeologist to support our Sino Iron operation, located at Cape Preston. This permanent role operates on an 8/6 roster, FIFO from Perth.

Reporting to the Superintendent Geotech & Hydrogeology, this role focuses on developing and implementing advanced groundwater models to support dewatering, geotechnical, and mining operations.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop groundwater and pore pressure models including calibration, sensitivity, and uncertainty analysis to support mining and geotechnical engineering.
  • Assist the approvals, licensing, and closure teams by providing accurate groundwater models.
  • Design and implement pit dewatering strategies, surplus water management, and surface flooding models.
  • Work collaboratively with hydrogeologists and geotechnical engineers from concept through to final model development.
  • Implement groundwater and surface water management plans to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to field staff and contractors.
  • Manage groundwater and surface water data collection, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.
  • Lead field programs for groundwater investigations, including groundwater supply, dewatering, depressurisation, and quality assessments.

About you

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

  • Tertiary qualification in Hydrogeology, Geology, Geological Engineering or a Geoscience Degree with relevant experience in Hydrogeology.
  • Proven technical capabilities in the areas of groundwater and surface water management with demonstrated experience working in open pit operation and groundwater model experience.
  • Hands-on experience with groundwater and pit pore pressure modelling software, such as FeFlow, MINEDW, HEC-RAS, TOFLOW, ArcGIS, Surfer, Leapfrog, Aquifer Test Analysis Software, Vulcan, SQL databases, and PowerBI.
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills, with experience preparing technical reports and presentations.
  • A current manual driver's licence is essential.

Benefits

As an employee of CPM, we offer a range of benefits including leave benefits, personal and family benefits, education and training, salary sacrifice options, and lifestyle benefits through preferred suppliers.

  • Competitive remuneration packages.
  • Career progression and industry training programs.
  • Life and salary continuance insurance.
  • Salary packaging options.
  • Access to the Alliance Airlines Lounge.

The village features three gyms, a swimming pool, multi-purpose sports courts, a retail store, tavern with beer garden, dining, and recreation room.

Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi internet access to all rooms, in-house entertainment with FOXTEL and a regular schedule of entertainers including bands and sporting professional.

To Apply

  • Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.
  • We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.
  • Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered for this position.
  • Internal applicants please note it is a requirement that you advise your immediate line manager of the application.

As an employee of CPM, you will be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.

About CITIC Pacific Mining

CPM is the company behind Sino Iron, already Australia's largest magnetite operation, located on Western Australia's Pilbara coast. We are spearheading a new iron ore value-adding industry for the nation, transforming magnetite ore into a high-grade, premium export product.

Sino Iron is a fully integrated operation – featuring a mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six-line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state-of-the-art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.

Our operations provide career opportunities on a global scale. Being an employee at CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) will enable you to take advantage of the multiple divisions of the group. CITIC Group, a majority shareholder of CPM, has more than 170,000 employees worldwide and is always looking for talented and exceptional people.

Within CPM, everyone can develop their skills and knowledge, progress in the business and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution. We encourage our people to take the opportunities that are provided to reach their full potential - so they can achieve the best results for themselves, each other, and for CPM.

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