Junior Hydrogeologist

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the following:
• Undertake integrated monitoring programs which include groundwater, surface water, soils and air quality sampling while following SLR procedures and industry best practice .
• Perform field studies that may include hydrogeological site investigations, drilling programs, monitoring bore installations and hydraulic testing .
• Assess data and trends to provide assessments of data integrity, trends , and mechanisms related to water movement within surface water and groundwater systems .
• Maintain and utilise automated telemetry data capture tools.
• Prepare quality factual reports based on field and laboratory data collected for or provided by clients .
• Be Health and Safety leaders within our business and as representatives of SLR's safety culture while on client operations .
• Demonstrate great communication skills with in project teams and with client representatives, site personnel , suppliers and laboratory personnel to support the smooth delivery of the field work.

Requirements

• To be successful in the role, y ou will possess the following qualifications and skills:
• Either have a completed a short course in hydrogeology or hold University qualifications ( Bachelor Degree or higher) in Science or Engineering, specializing in Hydrogeology or a related field (remuneration packages will vary based on qualifications and experience ) .
• P ractical experience in the field of water management, with demonstrated skills in the areas of groundwater monitoring and sampling data analysis . Geological or geotechnical logging experience , groundwater bore drilling and construction , data analysis and report writing would be advantageous .
• Working knowledge of QLD groundwater legislation and policies, standards and guidelines , is highly desirable , but not a pre-requisition for the role.
• T heoretical and practical knowledge and skills in groundwater data analysis and interpretation would be advantageous .
• Excellent communication and reporting skills .
• Willingness to travel domestically and remotely to undertake monitoring projects - often a week at a time
• Manual driver's licence and previous 4WD experience and training is highly desirable
• M ine site experience is highly regarded. Associated training certificates including S tandard 11 , Supervisor qualifications (S1S2S3G2) o r other
• Australian citizenship/working rights are essential

Benefits

Additional Information

About the business and the role At SLR we Make Sustainability Happen. SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. I n our 35 person groundwater team , we provide consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients. We celebrate a 'One Team Culture', where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results. As part of the Hydrology & Hydrogeology technical discipline , you will be a core member of the team , assisting with data collection, baseline studies, and data analysis . Our technical teams prioritise safe, high-quality work, using cutting edge tools and the support of senior staff with a wide array of experience. Through studies investigating groundwater and surface water management , ecological values, and infrastructure engineering across multiple industries, our team members develop strong skillsets and have an impact with our clients. We are interested in Hydrogeologists/Earth Scientists with a minimum of two years' experience , ideally on a mine site, and looking to develop their career as a consul tant . The role would suit someone who enjoys the outdoors , data collection , and learning about water management . The role provides the opportunity to be remunerated for work away from home through time in lieu and / or overtime pay.

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