Senior Hydrogeologist - 3 month contract -...

Hydrogeologist – FIFO 8/6 | 3-Month Initial Contract

• FIFO 8 days on / 6 days off, supporting greenfield resource-definition drilling operations.
• Hands-on hydrogeology: bore design, rig supervision, groundwater monitoring and pump testing.
• Initial 3-month contract with multidisciplinary site engagement across drilling, dewatering and mine planning.

Our client is looking for a practical, safety-focused Hydrogeologist to support greenfield drilling operations. This site-based FIFO opportunity involves groundwater investigations, technical supervision of drilling and pump testing, and coordination with key mining stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical rig supervision and input to production, monitoring and injection bore design.
• Log hydrogeological drill samples and oversee drilling and pump-test contractors, including drill-pad/pod management.
• Conduct groundwater sampling, well installations, site reconnaissance, water-level measurements and bore census activities.
• Manage and interpret hydrogeological datasets, including pumping-test analysis.
• Prepare internal and regulatory reports and liaise with mine planning, dewatering and site departments.

About You

• Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in hydrogeology or a related science.
• Applied hydrogeology experience, ideally in greenfield drilling programs.
• Proven capability supervising drilling, pump-testing and field contractors.
• Strong data interpretation, data management and safety practices.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, AQTESOLV, LogPlot or comparable hydrogeological tools.
• Clear communication, time management and a collaborative, self-directed approach.

Contract: initial 3 months | Roster: FIFO 8/6 | Rate and departure point: TBC. Apply with your current CV and availability.

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