Hydrogeologist

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.

The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

This is an opportunity for you to bring your wealth of experience to the team and help shape the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low carbon technologies.

You have the power to shape things to make them better.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Hydrogeologist to join our WA Mining team.

This pivotal role requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in a wide range of hydrogeological techniques and project management, particularly within or applicable to mining environments.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and executing critical hydrogeological investigations and contributing to the sustainable management of water resources.

This position will report to the Geology Superintendent and will be offered on a family friendly Monday to Friday roster, with a paid leisure day off every 4 weeks – so you can spend more time doing the things you love.

Key responsibilities include:


* Support the planning of hydrogeological aspects of both short-term and long-term mine planning.

This includes assessing groundwater risks associated with mining activities.


* Develop and implement groundwater monitoring plans to track water levels and quality in and around mining areas, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.


* Develop and oversee drilling programs for groundwater evaluation and monitoring well installation.

This includes instrumentation of boreholes with sensors like VWPs.


* Contribute to the development and implementation of drainage control management plans to mitigate groundwater-related risks.

This includes site characterization and the preparation of management plans.


* Conduct in situ aquifer tests and develop and apply groundwater models to predict the impact of mining on groundwater flow and quality, and to support water management strategies.


* Model the interaction between groundwater and surface water, and plan and manage hydrogeological projects, including the coordination of contractors

What’s on offer:


* Career development opportunities to pursue your passion


* Monthly Leisure Day


* Performance related bonus (variable)


* 16 weeks paid parental leave scheme


* Paid annual volunteer hours


* Social and diversity focused engagement opportunities

What you can bring to the role:


* Ideally you will hold a tertiary qualification (bachelor’s degree) in Geological Engineering, or Hydrogeology.


* Experience working within the mining sector, particularly in relation to groundwater risk management and strategic mine planning.


* Familiarity with groundwater monitoring plan development and implementation.


* Proven ability to develop and execute drilling pro...