Hydrogeological Technician

Overall Job Purpose  

• Toassist the hydrogeologist, primarily with dailyoperational  tasks, to help ensurea 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 requiredin order to perform tasks assigned by hydrogeologist 

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor 

• Night shift may berequired if the need arises 

• Ensure that the open pit mine site is always safe from a groundwater perspective, and effectivelyassist in the management of the groundwater resources to ensure efficient dewatering and water quality monitoring 

Job SpecificCompetencies

• 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.   

KeyJob 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 havestrong 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 Technicianwillrequire knowledge,skills and experience in the following areas: 

• Basic Health and Safetyknowledge 

• 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 orprevious open-pit hydrogeological experience notrequired, butadvantageous 

• Valid drivers’ license (manual) essential 

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