Operational Hydrogeologist - Water Management

Fortescue • Perth, WA, AU • 2w ago

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 Opportunity

Work Location: Chichester Hub

Fortescue’s Chichester hub is located on the traditional lands of the Palyku and Nyiyaparli peoples.

Roster: 4D3X - FIFO ex Perth

This role covers the Cloudbreak & Christmas Creek Mine sites in the Chichester Water Management department.

We are seeking a high performing and enthusiastic Operational Hydrogeologist to join our Chichester Water Management team.

Reporting to the Senior Water Management Engineer, the central function of this position is the delivery of the operational dewatering plan as part of the rolling 3 Month Mine Plans.

Key Responsibilities

Timely delivery of dewatering inputs and plans for inclusion in the rolling 3-month mine plans. This includes:
- Translation of 2-year water assessments
- Monthly groundwater contours and projections
- Sump and trench locations and alignment
- Work management notifications
- Inclusion in plan presentation rollout
Reconciliation and reporting of actual monthly dewatering performance (water levels, flows) against the 2-year water assessments including communication to 2-year planners, department and other key stakeholders
Track compliance of borefield and sumping progress to plan
Provide technical guidance and support to Operational Hydrogeologist (Short Term Planning), dewatering operational staff and other business units
Inform department of sump asset requirements for budget and equipment planning
Contribute to development and implementation of work programs to build on site hydrogeological knowledge, conceptual models and numerical groundwater models
Generate improvement projects and assist the team to deliver these projects based on the benefit they will provide to the department and our key stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

Tertiary qualification in Engineering Geology, Hydrogeology or Geosciences.
Relevant applied experience in Hydrogeology.
Water management experience in the mining industry with specifics around large scale open pit dewatering, water supply, reinjection, sumping and tailings operations.
Knowledge of hydrogeological modelling, monitoring analysis, interpretation and reporting.
Competent use of hydrogeological software packages.
Demonstrated ability to engage, connect and influence key stakeholders at all organisational levels.
Ability to take initiative, work autonomously and as part of a team, to achieve milestones.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advance skills in MS Office, in particular Excel
Strong data management and manipulation skills.
Proficiency with database and reporting tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services, Tableau and PowerBI will be highly regarded.
Effective communication & time management skills.

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.

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