Intermediate Hydrogeologist – Mining at Piteau Associates Engineering

Qualifications:

• Minimum BSc (Hons) degree in hydrogeology/geohydrology or geology from a recognized university, MSc preffered.
• Minimum 3 years full-time experience working as a hydrogeologist with exposure to mining projects in a consulting environment.
• Minimum registration as a Candidate Natural Scientist (Cand.Sci.Nat.), with eligibility for registration as a Professional Natural Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat.) on completion of the requisite experience.
• Strong work experience in field-based investigations in physical hydrogeology, and hydrogeological assessments including drilling and aquifer testing supervision.
• Competency in soil and rock sampling and geological soil and core logging, drilling, test pitting, well and piezometer installations, water quality sampling, and hydraulic response tests (e.g. slug, pumping, and packer testing)
• Experience with industry-standard commercial computer software including Microsoft Excel and Access, ArcGIS, and various groundwater analysis and modeling software (e.g., AquiferTest, Seep/W, and MODFLOW)
• Enthusiasm to learn and take on challenging assignments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Mobility and willingness to undertake international assignments, prospectively across all continents.
• Practical experience in the minerals sector or additional languages would be beneficial.

Experience

Skills and Responsibilities:

This position offers the opportunity for professional growth and skill development in:

• Fieldwork related to installation of groundwater and surface water monitoring networks, water quality sampling, pumping well installation and running of pumping tests;
• Groundwater / hydrogeological investigations to support mining projects;
• Design of dewatering and depressurisation systems for operational open pit and underground mines;
• Groundwater component of NEPA analysis (EIA/EIS) for proposed mines;
• Assessment and mitigation of potential environmental impacts for mining operations;
• Groundwater assessments and permitting support for water supply, dewatering and waste water disposal programs,
• Groundwater monitoring program development, implementation and support for regulatory compliance programs;
• Seepage evaluation from tailings and mine waste storage facilities; and
• Numerical and analytical modelling of groundwater flow and contaminant transport.