- FIFO 8 days on / 6 days off, supporting greenfield resource-definition drilling operations.
- Hands-on hydrogeology: bore design, rig supervision, groundwater monitoring and pump testing.
- Initial 3-month contract with multidisciplinary site engagement across drilling, dewatering and mine planning.
Our client is looking for a practical, safety-focused Hydrogeologist to support greenfield drilling operations. This site-based FIFO opportunity involves groundwater investigations, technical supervision of drilling and pump testing, and coordination with key mining stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
- Provide technical rig supervision and input to production, monitoring and injection bore design.
- Log hydrogeological drill samples and oversee drilling and pump-test contractors, including drill-pad/pod management.
- Conduct groundwater sampling, well installations, site reconnaissance,
water-level measurements and bore census activities.
- Manage and interpret hydrogeological datasets, including pumping-test analysis.
- Prepare internal and regulatory reports and liaise with mine planning, dewatering and site departments.
About You
- Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in hydrogeology or a related science.
- Applied hydrogeology experience, ideally in greenfield drilling programs.
- Proven capability supervising drilling, pump-testing and field contractors.
- Strong data interpretation, data management and safety practices.
- Familiarity with ArcGIS, AQTESOLV, LogPlot or comparable hydrogeological tools.
- Clear communication, time management and a cooperative, self-directed approach.