Hydrogeologist

• Monday to Friday roster
• Perth based
• 12 month duration

About our client:

Rio Tinto operates the worlds largest integrated portfolio of iron ore assets. These assets include a world-class, integrated network of 15 iron ore mines, four port facilities, a 1,700 kilometre rail network and related infrastructure. Rio Tinto are expanding operations in the Pilbara to epic proportions while introducing next generation technologies to deliver greater efficiency, lower production costs and improved health, safety and environmental performance.

About the Role:

WorkPac are seeking a Specialist Hydrologist to join the Hydrology team at Rio Tinto based in Perth. This role Is offering Monday to Friday roster for a 12 month duration.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Provide technical input into expansion studies for Conceptual, Order-of-Magnitude, Pre-feasibility, Feasibility, Life-of-Mine, closure and 10-year plan mining studies
• Undertake the annual flood risk assessment and support the annual wet season management plan development for operational sites
• Provide, and effectively communicate, technical advice to operations on surface water issues
• Scope, undertake and review surface water investigations to establish hydrologic and hydraulic conditions and develop strategic and tactical surface water management plans
• Provide advice on surface water management issues to other business services (Approvals, Environment, Engineering and Asset Management, EPCM contractors)
• Provide technical input into establishing RTIO hydrological standards and guidelines. Support the Superintendent Hydrologist in developing and guiding the Hydrology team as required
• Engage and manage consultants for surface water investigations (including the review of consultant reports and recommendations) as required
• Build and foster strong relationships with site mining personnel, hydrogeologists, and environmental officers
• Provide technical review of Hydrologist technical work eg. model builds, study chapters, technical memos
• Provide mentoring / technical coaching for an established team of professionals.

Skills and Experience required:

• Bachelors degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Geography or Environmental Science (post graduate qualification in engineering, hydrology or water resource management advantageous)
• Demonstrated experience in assessment of surface water flow and flood estimation in the Pilbara region of Western Australia
• Practical experience in surface water management, design of flood mitigation structures and development of surface water management plans
• Practical experience of 1D-2D hydraulic modelling and GIS tools
• Experience in presenting complex technical assessments to a range of stakeholders
• The ability to engage effectively and collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external partners
• Strong report writing skills
• 6+ years relevant experience
• A manual C class drivers licence.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button or for more information please contact:

WorkPac Principal Consultant: Sara Mason on (08) 9201 6243 or email sara.mason@workpac.com quoting the below reference number.

Job Reference Number: 7469J20245728

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