Hydrographer (Hume, Canberra)

Responsibilities

- Service, install, operate and maintain remote, automatic environmental monitoring stations with a strict emphasis on quality.
- Provide best practice hydrographic and environmental monitoring services for clients in a safe and timely manner.
- Undertake flow measurement in rivers, creeks, drains and sewers using industry leading technology.
- Collect environmental data from automatic monitoring stations and verify data using computer software package before supplying to clients.
- Maintain accurate record keeping including field observations and calibrations.
- Undertake manual sampling activities from both surface water and groundwater, using a range of techniques with adherence to QA principles and procedures.
- Project management, client liaison and correspondence.
- Sound knowledge of, and adherence to, health & safety principles.

Qualifications

- Tertiary qualification in environmental science, water resources or similar (desirable).




- Experience with hydrographic software applications and data acquisition applications necessary for effective data management and field instrumentation operation and calibrations.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting capabilities on electronic equipment.
- Current manual driving licence and experience with offroad and 4WD vehicle operation and/or boat operations advantageous.
- High level attention to detail.
- Professional oral, written and report writing skills.
- Ability to carry out infrequent, interstate project work for periods up to five days.
- Water Operations Diploma and/or related tertiary qualification is desirable, but not essential.
- Ability to swim.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

Equal Chance

Everyone Matters ALS is proud to be an equal prospect employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

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📌 Hydrographer (Canberra)
🏢 ALS Water and Hydrographics
📍 Canberra