Senior Hydrogeologist – FIFO Perth with Dewatering Expertise

Rio Tinto; Newman; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Annual bonus

Private health insurance

Share ownership plan

Insurance coverage

Salary packaging

Career development

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rio Tinto is seeking an experienced Specialist Hydrogeologist to join the Hope Downs 4 team. You will provide technical hydrogeology expertise, support and advice across activities while working within a collaborative team.

Reporting to the Superintendent Geoscience, you’ll contribute to water management, dewatering planning and model development. Based at Hope Downs 4, FIFO from Perth on a 5/2 roster with 4/3 blocks.

Qualifications

• Safety mindset and adherence to Rio Tinto standards.
• Degree in Geoscience is required.
• 4–5 years of relevant hydrogeology experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide hydrogeology inputs for groundwater constraints, dewatering strategies and modeling.
• Develop and review conceptual models and hydrogeological inputs.
• Identify groundwater and dewatering risks and define mitigation approaches.
• Scope drilling opportunities to improve water supply and dewatering efficiency.
• Prepare end-of-month hydrogeology reporting and model reconciliation.
• Offer coaching and guidance to operational hydrogeology peers.

Skills

Analytical

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Geoscience degree

Job description

Rio Tinto is seeking an experienced Specialist Hydrogeologist to join the Hope Downs 4 team. You will provide technical hydrogeology expertise, support and advice across activities while working within a collaborative team.

Reporting to the Superintendent Geoscience, you’ll contribute to water management, dewatering planning and model development. Based at Hope Downs 4, FIFO from Perth on a 5/2 roster with 4/3 blocks.