Senior Water Engineer

Fortescue Metals Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mining company is looking for a Senior Water Engineer to manage projects related to surface water and water systems. This Perth-based role involves engaging with regulatory approvals and providing technical planning support for mining operations. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering and have relevant experience in flood modelling and hydrology. Competitive remuneration and professional development opportunities are included.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated relevant experience in water management.
• Understanding of catchment hydrology and flood modelling.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical studies for water systems.
• Provide planning support for mining operations.
• Execute monitoring programs on site.

Skills

Project management skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

TUFLOW

RORB

GIS tools

Job description

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Work Location: Perth – Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people

Roster: Monday to Friday

Fortescue is currently operating five mine sites, a port and rail facility, and is expanding into projects across Australia and overseas. In addition, the company has set impressive targets to decarbonise its operations by 2030 and become a world leader in green steel production.

The Water Engineering Team plays an important role in addressing Fortescue’s surface water management and water systems engineering challenges for the company. We are looking for a Senior Water Engineer to come on board to support a growing portfolio of projects.

This position offers the successful candidate a unique opportunity to develop professionally across various aspects of the resource sector. The role will be Perth-based but includes opportunities for site work and will be reporting to the Principal Water Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and project-manage technical studies in surface water and water systems to support the regulatory approval process and various phases of engineering studies for new development projects.
• Provide technical support on surface water and water systems infrastructure, in a planning capacity, to mine planning, project delivery, operations and closure planning at our operational sites.
• Support obtaining and maintaining water approvals across all relevant legislations.
• Attend site when required to execute surface water investigations, monitoring programs and participate in stakeholder consultation.
• Raise awareness of flood risk and surface water management to all stakeholders and facilitate annual wet season management activities.
• Contribute to process improvement and technical mentorship to junior team members.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with other functions of the business to promote and build awareness of water management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or other relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated relevant experience.
• Understanding of catchment hydrology, river hydraulics, flood modelling, and use of modelling tools/software (TUFLOW and RORB) and supporting spatial GIS tools/software.
• Understanding of approvals processes relating to surface water management in mining, preferably in a Western Australian setting.
• Strong project management/delivery skills in water-in-mining settings.
• Excellent engagement, critical thinking and influencing skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and self-driven.
• Western Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Understanding and experience in Civil drainage design and associated software (desirable).
• Understanding of water infrastructure systems, pipes and pump design, and related software (desirable).

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.