Senior Hydrogeologist

About the job

We’re looking for a Senior / Principal Hydrogeologist to join our Water Resources team based at Perth.

When you work for us, you get the chance to join nearly 50,000 people all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. We’re excited about the challenges ahead. If you ask us, there’s never been a more rewarding time to work in the energy, chemical and resources sectors.

We offer a flexible approach to working, because our people are safer, healthier, and more productive when they can balance work with life. That’s why we offer flexible and hybrid working options, so you can choose when, where and how you work.

As an experienced Hydrogeologist, you will have the opportunity to work on large-scale world class projects focused on design and execution of field investigations and assessments supporting conceptual and detailed engineering design of water-related aspects on a wide variety of projects from inception to closure.

Who we are

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of engineering and consulting to the last stages of installation and commissioning.

Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

What you’ll do

We’re looking for a Hydrogeologist to join our Water Resources team based at Perth.

The role responsibilities include:

• Provide technical leadership and support on projects as required.
• Mentoring of junior staff.
• Participate and lead project teams.
• Lead and assist in the preparation of proposals, contract documentation and technical specifications.
• Occasional site trips to supervise drilling and pump testing programs.
• Liaise with suppliers, clients, consultants concerning field investigations, design, installation or construction and commissioning of assigned work.
• Lead and participate in the planning and implementation of projects as required.
• Be responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of Worley’s Quality Assurance System.
• Implement safe work practices and be responsible for personal safety. Understand and follow OH&S procedures.

What you’ll have

• Tertiary level qualifications in Geology/Hydrogeology from a recognised institution along with relevant years of experience.
• Groundwater exploration and/or mine dewatering in regional areas, resource evaluations and water resource development in Western Australia.
• Drilling supervision and management.
• Geological and hydrogeological logging and mapping.
• Presentation of hydrogeological information for engineering purposes.
• Conceptual hydrogeological model development.
• Numerical hydrogeological modelling.
• Preparation of reports.
• Current Australian driver's licence.
• Working in multi-disciplinary teams and effective communication with team members and co-workers.

Why you should apply

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Take advantage of our global on-line learning platform!
• Competitive rem & employee benefits.
• Enjoy a varied & challenging role.
• Career development opportunities beyond this role.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success.