Intermediate Hydrogeologist – Mining - Johannesburg

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Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Company Description

Piteau Associates, a Tetra Tech company, is a world-renowned consulting firm that offers a full range of geotechnical, hydrogeological, and mine water management investigation and design services to the resource industry. With more than 45 years of service, the company currently has over 150 employees in 11 offices in Canada, USA, Peru, Chile, UK, and South Africa. With a strong dedication to quality and maintaining long-term relationships with our clients, we are one of the top mining geotechnical and hydrogeology consulting firms specializing in the design of deep open pit mines worldwide.

Available Opportunities

Piteau Associates is going through an exciting phase of growth with the addition of more than 50 employees in our Geotechnical and Water Management groups in the last few years. To keep up with this growth, we are expanding our geotechnical group capabilities with highly respected industry leaders in our operations.

Skills and Responsibilities

This position offers the opportunity for professional growth and skill development in:

  • Fieldwork related to installation of groundwater and surface water monitoring networks, water quality sampling, pumping well installation and running of pumping tests;

  • Groundwater / hydrogeological investigations to support mining projects;

  • Design of dewatering and depressurisation systems for operational open pit and underground mines;

  • Groundwater component of NEPA analysis (EIA/EIS) for proposed mines;

  • Assessment and mitigation of potential environmental impacts for mining operations;

  • Groundwater assessments and permitting support for water supply, dewatering and waste water disposal programs,

  • Groundwater monitoring program development, implementation and support for regulatory compliance programs;

  • Seepage evaluation from tailings and mine waste storage facilities; and

  • Numerical and analytical modelling of groundwater flow and contaminant transport.

Required Qualifications

We are looking for candidates possessing some or all of the following qualifications and experience:

  • Minimum BSc (Hons) degree in hydrogeology/geohydrology or geology from a recognized university, MSc preffered.

  • Minimum 3 years full-time experience working as a hydrogeologist with exposure to mining projects in a consulting environment.

  • Minimum registration as a Candidate Natural Scientist (Cand.Sci.Nat.), with eligibility for registration as a Professional Natural Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat.) on completion of the requisite experience.

  • Strong work experience in field-based investigations in physical hydrogeology, and hydrogeological assessments including drilling and aquifer testing supervision.

  • Competency in soil and rock sampling and geological soil and core logging, drilling, test pitting, well and piezometer installations, water quality sampling, and hydraulic response tests (e.g. slug, pumping, and packer testing)

  • Experience with industry-standard commercial computer software including Microsoft Excel and Access, ArcGIS, and various groundwater analysis and modeling software (e.g., AquiferTest, Seep/W, and MODFLOW)

  • Enthusiasm to learn and take on challenging assignments.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Mobility and willingness to undertake international assignments, prospectively across all continents.

  • Practical experience in the minerals sector or additional languages would be beneficial.

Why Join Piteau?

  • Exciting career development opportunities, including mentoring by world-class practice leaders

  • Cutting edge resources

  • Ability to see projects from cradle to grave

  • Engaging corporate culture based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity

  • Excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package 

Applications

If you are interested in exploring the potential for a challenging and rewarding career with Piteau, please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document to careers@piteau.com. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Additional Information

To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.

Apply now

We offer a great place to work, and an engaging culture that is based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Our compensation plan includes a competitive hourly rate and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

Company Description

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.