Lead Mine Hydrogeologist: Dewatering & Groundwater Strategy

Solidus Resources, LLC; Imlay (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Solidus Resources, LLC in Lovelock, NV, is seeking a Mine Hydrogeologist to lead the groundwater and dewatering program for the on-site operation. You will work with Operations, Engineering, Environmental teams and consultants to integrate dewatering activities into mine plans and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in hydrogeology or mine dewatering, open-pit mining experience, and strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 5+ years of hydrogeology or mine-dewatering experience, including open-pit mining.
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience developing and implementing technical procedures and SOPs.
• Strong understanding of how dewatering interacts with drilling, blasting and mine sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Dewatering and Hydrogeology: lead investigations, field programs and dewatering studies.
• Wells and In-Pit Water Management: plan, install, operate and monitor dewatering wells; coordinate activities.
• Modeling and Technical Coordination: primary contact for groundwater and water-balance modeling; translate outputs into plans.
• Procedures and Compliance: develop dewatering policies, SOPs and monitoring standards.
• Mine Planning and Operations: integrate dewatering infrastructure into short-, medium- and long-term plans.

Skills

Hydrogeology leadership

Open-pit mining experience

Contractor coordination

Procedures & SOP development

Water management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Civil, Environmental or Geological Engineering

Tools

MODFLOW

Mine planning software

Water-balance modeling

Job description

Solidus Resources, LLC in Lovelock, NV, is seeking a Mine Hydrogeologist to lead the groundwater and dewatering program for the on-site operation. You will work with Operations, Engineering, Environmental teams and consultants to integrate dewatering activities into mine plans and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in hydrogeology or mine dewatering, open-pit mining experience, and strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.