Lead Mine Hydrogeologist – Dewatering & Water Management

Solidus Resources, LLC; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Solidus Resources, LLC, is seeking a Mine Hydrogeologist to lead groundwater and dewatering programs at the Lovelock, NV site. You will work with Operations, Engineering and Environmental teams to integrate dewatering into mine plans and meet regulatory requirements.

The role requires a strong background in hydrogeology for open-pit mining, plus experience coordinating contractors and developing technical SOPs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hydrogeology or dewatering experience in mining.
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong ability to translate data into practical dewatering requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrogeological investigations and dewatering studies.
• Oversee wells planning, installation, operation, and pumping systems.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, contractors and consultants.
• Develop and maintain dewatering policies, procedures and SOPs.
• Integrate dewatering infrastructure into short-, medium- and long-term mine plans.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Open-pit mining

Contractor coordination

SOP development

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

MODFLOW

Groundwater modeling

Mine planning software

Job description

Solidus Resources, LLC, is seeking a Mine Hydrogeologist to lead groundwater and dewatering programs at the Lovelock, NV site. You will work with Operations, Engineering and Environmental teams to integrate dewatering into mine plans and meet regulatory requirements.

The role requires a strong background in hydrogeology for open-pit mining, plus experience coordinating contractors and developing technical SOPs.