Position
Senior Hydrogeologist
Location
Qualification
- Minimum Bachelors in Hydrogeology Geology Geophysics or related Earth Sciences.
Experience
- 47 years in groundwater exploration development or mine hydrogeology
Requirements
- Strong field experience in drilling well construction aquifer testing and hydrogeological investigations
- Proficient in aquifer testing software (AQTESOLV Aquifer Test)
- Skilled in GIS platforms (ArcGIS QGIS)
- Experience in contractor supervision and performance monitoring
- Knowledge of water balance modeling and groundwater data management
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) for budgeting and reporting
Strong leadership communication and cross-functional coordination abilities
- Commitment to HSE practices and QA/QC standards
Responsibilities
- Plan execute and optimize water supply schemes aligned with project goals
- Design and supervise production and monitoring wells including construction specs
- Conduct and analyze step-drawdown constant rate and recovery tests
- Manage all phases of hydrogeological investigations and data analysis
- Develop and calibrate site-wide water balance models
- Ensure accurate sampling and data integrity during testing
- Build and maintain conceptual and numerical groundwater models
- Manage hydrogeological databases and reporting systems
- Prepare technical scopes of work and evaluate contractor proposals
- Coordinate with internal departments (EHS Procurement Admin Security)
- Track project budgets and support financial reporting
- Apply project management tools to meet milestones and mitigate risks
- Supervise and mentor junior hydrogeologists and field teams
- Maintain inventory of drilling materials and support procurement planning
- Compile regular technical reports and ensure regulatory compliance
- Support community engagement through hydrogeological input on water initiatives