Hydrogeological Technician

Overall Job Purpose

• To assist the hydrogeologist, primarily with daily operational tasks, to help ensure a high level of data collection, supervision and coverage

Specific Job Responsibility

• 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
• 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

Job Specific Competencies

• Competency in carrying out hydrogeological operations, under the guidance of the Trident hydrogeologist to ensure safe and stable groundwater conditions.
• A good understanding of mine safety and hydrogeological practices in compliance with best practice standards.

Key Job Attributes

• 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

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