Senior Water Resources Engineer

Job Group Capability Engineering Job Group Mining & Mineral Processing Job Role Description The Associate Mine Water Engineer supports defining and ensuring the integrity and performance of surface and / or ground water management systems in a mine. A general understanding of hydrology or hydrogeology, and best practices for design and operation, are necessary for this role to ensure reliable water management systems are performing to operational and regulatory standards Job Role Responsibilities Design: support the development, design, and implementation of strategies to manage surface and / or groundwater in the mine and outside the mine, taking into account process affected and release water systems. Conduct research / training to stay updated with advancements in water management practices Evaluation: define short, medium, and long range plans for water management systems evaluate new methods and technologies to enhance system integrity. Evaluate existing data to inform performance and additional design work / implementation Execution: use standards and best practices to meet specific hydrological, hydrogeological, mechanical, civil, and environmental requirements ensure work complies with industry standards, methodologies, and safety regulations Surveillance: conduct regular inspections of water management systems. Investigate issues, evaluate performance of systems, recommend preventative and reactive maintenance / best practices and update design as required. Use surveillance data to inform the site water balance and use Operation: use site standards and industry best practices to operate the various water management systems at the mine. Be aware of the site water balance and water demands between the release and process water systems. Ensure appropriate water management tools (retention time, treatment, erosion control, pumping systems) are implemented to assist with meeting regulatory and production requirements Functional Skills Tailings Planning, Scheduling, Design, & Surveillance Geotechnical Engineering for Mining Mine Reclamation & Closure Tailings Fines Treatment & Processing Mineral Extraction

The Senior Water Resources Engineer will support the design and implementation of water management strategies in mining operations. Responsibilities include evaluating existing systems, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

A general understanding of hydrology or hydrogeology is necessary for this role, along with knowledge of best practices for design and operation. The candidate should be able to evaluate new methods and technologies to enhance system integrity.

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• Hydrology
• Hydrogeology
• Water Management
• Design
• Evaluation
• Execution
• Surveillance
• Operation
• Tailings Planning
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Mine Reclamation
• Closure
• Mineral Extraction

• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Science & Research
• Trades
• Construction

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

16 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level