Environmental Geochemist 3-6 month FTC
Core
Develop and apply predictive geochemical models to assess mine water chemistry, acid and metalliferous drainage (AMD), and the long-term behavior of mine waste materials for mining and environmental projects.
Role type
Senior IC environmental geochemist (predictive modelling)
Builds
Predictive geochemical models, conceptual models, and technical reports for mine closure and environmental risk management
Domain
Mining / Environmental Geochemistry
Required skills
Predictive geochemical modelling, aqueous speciation, mineral saturation modelling, kinetic reaction modelling, AMD assessment, geochemical characterisation, data interpretation, technical reporting
Preferred skills
Python or R scripting, hydrogeological integration, uncertainty analysis
Technologies
PHREEQC, Geochemist's Workbench (GWB)
Responsibilities
Develop predictive geochemical models for mining applications; Undertake aqueous speciation, mineral saturation, and kinetic reaction modelling; Predict mine water and seepage chemistry; Assess acid and metalliferous drainage (AMD); Interpret geochemical testwork including acid-base accounting and leach testing; Calibrate and validate models using laboratory and field data; Prepare technical reports translating modelling results into recommendations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC