Department
MRM
Position
Senior Hydrogeologist
Location
- Reko Diq Mine Site – Balochistan
Qualification
- Minimum Bachelor’s in Hydrogeology, Geology, Geophysics, or related Earth Sciences.
Experience
- 4–7 years in groundwater exploration, development, or mine hydrogeology
Requirements
- Strong field experience in drilling, well construction, aquifer testing, and hydrogeological investigations
- Proficient in aquifer testing software (AQTESOLV, Aquifer Test)
- Skilled in GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS)
- Experience in contractor supervision and performance monitoring
- Knowledge of water balance modeling and groundwater data management
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) for budgeting and reporting
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination abilities
- Commitment to HSE practices and QA/QC standards
Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and optimize water supply schemes aligned with project goals
- Design and supervise production and monitoring wells, including construction specs
- Conduct and analyze step-drawdown, constant rate, and recovery tests
- Manage all phases of hydrogeological investigations and data analysis
- Develop and calibrate site-wide water balance models
- Ensure accurate sampling and data integrity during testing
- Build and maintain conceptual and numerical groundwater models
- Manage hydrogeological databases and reporting systems
- Prepare technical scopes of work and evaluate contractor proposals
- Coordinate with internal departments (EHS, Procurement, Admin, Security)
- Track project budgets and support financial reporting
- Apply project management tools to meet milestones and mitigate risks
- Supervise and mentor junior hydrogeologists and field teams
- Maintain inventory of drilling materials and support procurement planning
- Compile regular technical reports and ensure regulatory compliance
- Support community engagement through hydrogeological input on water initiatives