Senior Groundwater Modeller
Core
Develop groundwater flow models for mine dewatering, slope depressurisation, seepage assessments, and mine closure planning to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Role type
Senior Groundwater Modeller (Hydrogeology)
Builds
Numerical groundwater models, technical reports, and workflow automation tools for mining projects.
Domain
Mining / Hydrogeology
Required skills
Groundwater modelling, Aquifer testing interpretation, Model calibration, Sensitivity and uncertainty analysis, Data processing, Workflow automation, Technical report writing, Client engagement, Project management, Business development
Preferred skills
Postgraduate qualifications in hydrogeology, Professional registration
Technologies
FEFLOW, MODFLOW, PEST, FePEST, Leapfrog, GIS, QGIS, ArcGIS, Python
Responsibilities
Develop groundwater flow models supporting mine dewatering and optimisation, slope depressurisation, seepage assessments, environmental and risk assessments, and mine closure planning. Undertake model calibration, sensitivity and uncertainty analysis using PEST/FePEST, together with predictive simulations. Interpret aquifer testing, maps and spatial data to develop strong hydrogeological interpretations. Develop data-processing and workflow automation tools using Python to improve the efficiency and consistency of technical analysis. Prepare technical reports, proposals, work plans, project schedules and budgets. Present hydrogeological investigations and technical findings to internal and external clients. Mentor junior and intermediate professionals and contribute to high-quality technical deliverables. Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship