Principal Water Engineer

The primary function of this role is to lead water management within the Waihi North Project. Integral to this is the understanding and investigations required for the internal and external design and approvals necessary to advance the Wharekirauponga Underground Mine (WUG).

Some Key Accountabilities:

• Support project management, geological, geotechnical and hydrogeological studies related to mine water management projects
• Oversee field work, including site characterisation, drilling requirements, hydraulic testing and water quality sampling and assessment
• Develop and deliver a detailed hydrogeological model for Wharekirauponga including the design, planning and implementation of any grouting requirements and water management infrastructure
• Actively engage with Waihi operations to collaboratively develop hydrogeological readiness

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Geology or Hydrogeology
• 10 + years’ Hydrogeological experience, ideally in a role that has encompassed field work and hydrogeological investigations for underground mines
• Exposure to Australian or New Zealand mining (highly desirable)
• Demonstrated practical mine site experience (highly desir...