HYDROGEOLOGIST/ GROUNDWATER PROFESSIONAL

At Saprolite Environmental we

• have a Vision to be a leading professional consultancy in water resources and hydrogeology that clients seek to partner with them to find solutions to meet their requirements. Our vision is to be the preferred specialist consultancy for our clients.
• set high Standards in what we provide our clients, detailed and thorough, but with clarity and professionalism; in our communications, technical reporting, and delivery of service. Our standards are our values and ethics where we consider them to be unwavering and establish our foundations.
• seek through Recruitment people that can fulfill our Vision & Standards by creating a culture of continuous improvement, personalized client service & technical excellence.

Saprolite Environmental is a specialist environmental consulting firm servicing the mining/resources industry. We have a small office that is based in the northern suburbs of Perth WA, in Ellenbrook. As a private company we offer a flexible working environment, within a small group of professionals.

A full-time permanent position has become available for candidates interested in pursuing a career in the mining services industry. Saprolite Environmental (Saprolite) is a growing and dynamic environmental and water resource consultancy with a varied and interesting range of projects. 

Working with a small group you will have the opportunity to participate at various points within projects, and gain exposure to and experience in field programs when they arise from time to time.  As a team member your input and contribution will be valued. Interested in becoming a member of our growing project team?  
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• Undertake hydrogeological assessments and desk-top studies, and prepare quality factual reports
• Prepare regulatory compliance reports on behalf of, and based on data provided by clients
• Data management and analyses of groundwater monitoring data for inclusion into compliance reports
• Construction and preparation of plans/figures utilizing GIS and commercial software 
• Undertake groundwater exploration, drilling and bore construction programs, inclusive of drilling contractor supervision
• Undertake baseline sampling, including water levels, EC profiling, slug-testing, water sampling following industry best practice
• Accurate recording of all field information and data
• On-the-job training provided as required

• Bachelor of Science (or equivalent)
• ‘C’ Class (manual) Australian driver’s license, and have own reliable transport
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

The following will be seen as highly favorable:

• 1 to 3 years industry experience in hydrogeological, geological, or environmental science fields.
• Demonstrated sound technical report writing skills and abilities.
• Experience in (or exposure to) project management activities
• Experience in (or exposure to) groundwater monitoring activities
• Experience in the following software:  MS Excel (Intermediate to Advanced), MS Word, MS Outlook, MS Visio, QGIS/ArcGIS, Surfer, Logplot, Inkscape
• Experience in (or exposure to) the collection, interpretation and presentation of groundwater monitoring data, and hydrogeological field data
• Experience in (or exposure to) groundwater exploration, and drilling and bore construction programs, including drilling/wellsite supervision
• Eager to learn and gain experience with an excellent work ethic.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, with effective written/oral communication skills, have a professional attitude, honest, with excellent personal & time management skills.

Interested applicants to APPLY VIA SEEK quoting ref. number GPSK0124 with cover letter and CV to the Managing Director.  The cover letter should specifically address the selection criteria of Qualifications,  Skills and Experience.

Enquires to *****@saprolite.com.au 

Applications close 28 February 2024