Hydrogeologist - Projects - Perth Based

HYDROGEOLOGIST role based in PERTH on an ongoing contract, with NES Fircroft partnering with a global resources client.

The role offers a salary of $65-$85 per hour plus super, with Monday to Friday, Perth-based work and one day per week from home (occasional site travel). The contract is for 12 months with potential extension or permanency. There is one day of home-based work per week and access to fantastic office facilities.

You will work with a team of multi-disciplinary professionals to support and complete technical assessments, design and assurance for a wide range of projects. This will include the completion of hydrogeological assessments (assessing groundwater abstraction, water supply and reinjection) and groundwater investigations. You will also prepare and review technical documentation to support license and permit applications, regulatory compliance, data management and analysis, and field work.

Duties Include:

• Conduct hydrogeological assessments and assist in conceptual borefield designs to source water.
• Collection, analysis and management of groundwater data (such as groundwater investigation field data including test pumping data, water quantity and quality information).
• Planning and managing site investigations for the collection of hydrogeological data.
• Risk assessment of water management, environmental impacts and related natural hazards.
• Provide technical support to a diverse team of professionals across multiple parts of the value chain.
• Prepare project scopes, technical specifications, and technical documents, summarizing recommendations and work performed concisely and to a high standard.

• BSc in Geology or Environmental Science; MSc or postgraduate diploma in Hydrogeology will be viewed favourably.
• Previous experience in hydrogeology and/or water resource management.
• Proficiency using GIS is essential (experience with industry standard hydrogeological modelling software, such as MODFLOW, Leapfrog, may be considered beneficial).
• Strong data management and data manipulation skills.
• Knowledge of Australian (WA) water use licensing/permitting processes and approvals is desirable.

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NES FIRCROFT

With over 90 years of combined experience, NES Fircroft is proud to be a world-leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we provide engineering and technical expertise wherever it is needed, and we offer contractors support from securing visas and work permits to market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring safety and compliance.