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Date Posted: Tuesday, July 09 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job description:
Purpose of the Role:
• To assist the hydrogeologist, primarily with daily operational tasks, to help ensure a high level of data collection, supervision and coverage .
• Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the hydrogeologist with field inspections and monitoring
• Drill supervision.
• Data collection at drill rigs.
• Borehole construction in conjunction with drill contractors.
• Grouting activities.
• Monitoring and flow data collection.
• Geophysical survey traverse marking and managing bush-clearing activities.
• Pit inspections.
• Database data inputs.
• Carry out hydraulic test-work under the supervision of the hydrogeologist
• Assist with installation and maintenance of borehole infrastructure
• Assist with hydrogeological mapping.
• Supervision and logistical coordination of drill-site clearing and pad construction.
• Ensure that all groundwater related incidents are reported and investigated.
• Liaise with geology, mine planning, survey and mining operations, where required in order to perform tasks assigned by hydrogeologist.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Night shift may be required if the need arises.
• Expected Deliverables from this job:
• Ensure that the open pit mine site is always safe from a groundwater perspective, and effectively assist in the management of the groundwater resources to ensure efficient dewatering and water quality monitoring.

Behavioural Traits:
• Must have a thorough methodical approach to routine tasks and problem solving.
• Must be willing to work with and assimilate experience from colleagues from a variety of skills and national backgrounds.
• Must have strong team ethic and communication abilities.
• Ability or willingness to undertake occasional shift work when necessary.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently.
• Must be highly detail-oriented.
• Must have a clean criminal record.

Knowledge and Experience required to perform in this job:
• The Hydrogeological Technician will require knowledge, skills and experience in the following areas:
• Basic Health and Safety knowledge.
• Knowledge of Basic First Aid.
• Must be computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Qualifications:
• Undergraduate qualification or previous open-pit hydrogeological experience not required, but advantageous.
• Valid drivers’ license (manual) essential.
• To apply for this job please visit firstquantum.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

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