Remote Hydrogeologist: Sustainable Mining Water Management

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health coverage

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Hydrogeologist to manage groundwater resources and support mining projects worldwide. The role emphasizes groundwater flow, contaminant transport modeling, and integration of hydrogeology into mine planning and environmental management.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 6 years in hydrogeology, strong GIS and reporting skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Hydrogeology, Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive hydrogeology experience with mining-related water management.
• Proficiency in groundwater modeling software (MODFLOW, FEFLOW, GMS).
• Proficient in GIS for spatial analysis of hydrogeological data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrogeological investigations, including aquifer characterization and groundwater monitoring.
• Develop and calibrate groundwater flow and contaminant transport models.
• Assess the impacts of mining activities on local and regional groundwater resources.
• Develop strategies for sustainable water management and mine dewatering.
• Interpret hydrogeological data and prepare comprehensive technical reports.
• Liaise with environmental scientists, geologists, and engineers to integrate hydrogeological aspects into project planning.
• Ensure compliance with water resource regulations and permitting requirements.
• Provide expert advice on groundwater-related risks and mitigation measures.
• Develop and oversee groundwater sampling and analysis programs.
• Stay updated on advancements in hydrogeological modeling software and techniques.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

GIS proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Hydrogeology or related field

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

GMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Hydrogeologist to manage groundwater resources and support mining projects worldwide. The role emphasizes groundwater flow, contaminant transport modeling, and integration of hydrogeology into mine planning and environmental management.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 6 years in hydrogeology, strong GIS and reporting skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote team.