Hydrogeologist
Company: ASARCO LLC
Location: Kearny
Posted on: November 15, 2024
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Job Description:
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Hydrogeologist
Employee Type: Salary
City: Kearny
State/Territory: US-AZ
Positions Open:
Site Name: Ray Mine
Site Location: Kearny, US-AZ, 85237
POSITION TITLE: Hydrogeologist POSITION OVERVIEWThe Mine
Hydrogeologist primary responsibility is assessing, recommending,
and implementing mine dewatering activities, and maintaining
infrastructure by working closely with contractors and skilled
trades. Strong field and interpersonal skills are required for
success. Recording, analyzing, and archiving data for water levels,
balances, and flow throughout site to support all customers: mine
planning, slope stability, processing, operations, and support.
Must be comfortable spending greater than 50% of time in field
under all weather conditions.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS--- Weekly field
visits to inspect and collect data from dewatering infrastructure
and maintain a database of collected hydrological data.--- Weekly
dewatering and surface water management meetings with key site
stakeholders.--- Produce, execute, and plan dewatering projects in
coordination with Mine Planning to fit optimally into the
development of the mine.--- Design, plan, and lead the construction
of new dewatering infrastructure. --- Coordinate and collaborate
with contractors and skilled trades. --- Plan and maintain
groundwater monitoring systems to support dewatering and slope
depressurization.--- Prepare memos, maps, and reports interpreting
findings of data collection and evaluation, model updates and
provide guidance and recommendations.--- Guide and assist and
hydrogeological work performed by third party consultants.---
Prepare budget estimates on an annual basis for: drilling,
acquisition, installation, and operation of dewatering wells,
horizontal drains, and piezometers. --- Assist and the development
and maintenance of water modelling. Responsible for executing,
supporting, and enforcing the Company's Environmental, Health and
Safety program as required by OIS policy, directives, and
principles.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES--- Knowledge of surface
and groundwater water management for mining.--- Excellent computer
skills and generally familiarity industry standard water modelling,
GIS, and mine planning software suites. --- Knowledge of well
design, pump selection, and other construction methods and
processes relevant to hydrogeology infrastructure.--- General
knowldge of environmental regulations.--- Must be able to manage
time effectively and set priorities that accomplish key
objectives.--- Able to manage multiple tasks and adjust to sudden
change.--- Takes prime responsibility and ownership for site
dewatering activities.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE--- B.S. (advanced
preferred) in Hydrogeology, Geology, Hydrology, or similar with
significant coursework in hydrology. --- 1 - 4+ minimum years,
experience in the mining industry, and flexibility in placement for
the ideal motivated candidate.The Ray mine is located 64 miles
southeast of Phoenix and 70 miles northeast of Tucson. We have a
robust carpool / vanpool program and encourage employees to
participate. Employees save more than 50% of their commuting costs
while reading, sleeping or just enjoying the view.A core value of
ASARCO LLC is "Safety First." The Company is committed to help
employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most
safe, inclusive, socially and environmentally responsible manner
practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job,
are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC
requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working
knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime
responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required
safety procedures and processes.ASARCO is an equal opportunity
employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's
license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful
criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a
drug screen.ASARCO offers an excellent low-cost benefits package
for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life
insurance and other optional coverage, and 401(k) plan with company
match.
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Keywords: ASARCO LLC, Casa Adobes , Hydrogeologist, Other , Kearny, Arizona
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