Address- 8 days on; 6 days off Roster – FIFO from Perth to the Roy Hill mine
- Gain exposure to large dewatering operations
- Be part of a technologically advanced mine site within a growing project
- Industry leading performance, retention, and profit share bonuses
- Fly with Qantas with access to frequent flyer points and status credits
About the role
Our Technical Services team is seeking an Advisor Hydrogeology to join our Hydrogeology Operations group based at the Roy Hill mine site. Reporting to the Supervisor Hydrogeology, this role will assist the site-based Hydrogeology team in the planning and execution of drilling, test pumping, earthworks, and monitoring activities.
Water management and hydrogeology at Roy Hill is complex and challenging offering a destination for those looking to expand their knowledge and technical experience in the field of hydrogeology. Be exposed to dynamic dewatering challenges, large scale managed aquifer recharge schemes, confined aquifers, and a range of groundwater qualities.
Duties
- Develop and maintain the earthworks, drilling, and test pumping schedule
- Ensure required permits are obtained to enable drill pad preparation, access track clearing and earthworks
- Work with the environmental team on the release of ground disturbance permits (GDPs)
- Utilise SAP to manage the issue of purchase requisitions and orders for contractors, materials, consumables and instruments
- Oversee and maintain the storage of required materials, consumables and instruments
- Manage the installation and maintenance of logging and telemetry systems
Skills and experience
- Ability to work unsupervised in a remote mining environment
- Prior experience working in a field assistant role will be beneficial
- Experience supervising drilling and test pumping program contractors
- Experience with GIS software required – experience with remote telemetry monitoring systems for groundwater bores and VWPs beneficial
- Manual C class drivers’ licence
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders
Mine Facilities
- Modern, comfortable camp accommodation
- High quality gourmet food options (vegan, gluten free and healthy options)
- Large fully equipped gym facility, as well as a gym specifically for females
- Heated outdoor swimming pool
- Beach Volleyball court and Golf simulators
- Village shop and extensive supporting amenities
- SWIFT in-room entertainment with comprehensive content and own-device casting capability
- Active social club with community events and activities for employees
- Lifestyle, Learning and Recreation initiative which provide events for your family
About Roy Hill
Roy Hill is a world class mining company, leading the way through innovative, integrated mining rail and port operations, to export iron ore safely and efficiently from West Australia’s Pilbara region.
We are a company where people matter. We support our team to reach their full potential by providing generous benefits and opportunities, empowering them to actively contribute to our success and that of our state and country.
We are committed to the use of new technologies that results in higher quality product, less waste, improved efficiencies and above all, a safer workplace. Our integrated next generation mine, rail and port operations enable the sustained low-cost production of iron ore at a consistent quality and grade, allowing us to respond to changing market cycles.
We are proud to collaborate and work in partnership with the communities in which we operate, supporting programs and initiatives that help achieve positive outcomes and leave a lasting legacy.
We are dedicated to minimising our environmental footprint, designing our operations to optimise the rehabilitation of the land when and where mining has been completed.
We are Roy Hill.
Equal Opportunity
Roy Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel, and females to apply. We promote cultural diversity, gender equality and non- discrimination. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.
How to apply
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To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.
Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
