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

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Assist the hydrogeologist with field inspections and monitoring

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Drill supervision

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Data collection at drill rigs

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Borehole construction in conjunction with drill contractors

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Grouting activities

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Monitoring and flow data collection

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Geophysical survey traverse marking and managing bush-clearing activities

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Pit inspections

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Database data inputs

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Carry out hydraulic test-work under the supervision of the hydrogeologist

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Assist with installation and maintenance of borehole infrastructure

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Assist with hydrogeological mapping

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Supervision and logistical coordination of drill-site clearing and pad construction

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Ensure that all groundwater related incidents are reported and investigated

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Liaise with geology, mine planning, survey and mining operations, where required in order to perform tasks assigned by hydrogeologist

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Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

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Night shift may be required if the need arises

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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

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Competency in carrying out hydrogeological operations, under the guidance of the Trident hydrogeologist to ensure safe and stable groundwater conditions .

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A good understanding of mine safety and hydrogeological practices in compliance with best practice standards .

Key Job Attributes

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Must have a thorough methodical approach to routine tasks and problem solving

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Must be willing to work with and assimilate experience from colleagues from a variety of skills and national backgrounds

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Must have strong team ethic and communication abilities

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Ability or willingness to undertake occasional shift work when necessary

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Must be self-motivated

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Ability to work independently

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Must be highly detail-oriented

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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:

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Basic Health and Safety knowledge

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Knowledge of Basic First Aid

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Must be computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)

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Strong verbal and written communication skills

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Excellent organisational skills

Qualifications

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Undergraduate qualification or previous open-pit hydrogeological experience not required , but advantageous

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Valid drivers’ license (manual) essential

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