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** * 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 required in order to perform tasks assigned by hydrogeologist  * Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor  * Night shift may be required if the need arises  * 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** * 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.    **Key Job 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 have strong 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 Technician will require knowledge, skills and experience in the following areas:  * Basic Health and Safety knowledge   * 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 or previous open-pit hydrogeological experience not required, but advantageous  * Valid drivers’ license (manual) essential  Visit our website and register for instant job alerts at [careers.first-quantum.com](http://careers.first-quantum.com/) Follow us for the latest news at [LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/first-quantum-minerals-ltd/careers)​ If you are already a First Quantum employee and have access to the First Quantum network, log into First Quantum MINE > Careers to apply internally for this opportunity. If you are an employee without network access, contact your Site Recruiter.