Senior Hydrochemist

Country/Region: AU

State: WA

City: Perth

Job ID: 17189

Senior Hydrochemist

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Perth - Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people.

Roster: Monday to Friday

Join Fortescue's Hydrogeology team and play a key role in protecting and managing water quality across our mining operations.

Reporting to the Principal Hydrogeologist and working closely with the Lead Hydrochemist, you'll lead hydrogeochemical investigations, interpret water quality data, support environmental approvals and compliance, and help develop practical solutions that support sustainable mining operations.

We recognise the value of flexibility and encourage applications from candidates seeking full-time, part-time or flexible working arrangements. If you're looking for a role that offers meaningful work alongside work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate water quality / hydrochemistry studies related to iron ore and magnetite mining operations in the Pilbara region

Support investigation and management of complex water quality and hydrogeochemical issues across Fortescue’s mining operations, including interpretation of monitoring data, assessment of potential impacts, and development of practical management strategies.

Contribute to the review and optimisation of existing management and compliance monitoring programs, characterisation assessments, approvals, mine proposals and closure documentation.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders including hydrogeologists, hydrologists, environmental scientists, engineers, mine planners and operational teams to develop practical water management strategies.

Develop and review technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies

Support the promotion and development of water quality within Fortescue, including supporting and mentoring other team members

Qualifications and Experience

Postgraduate qualifications (Master's or PhD) in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Hydrochemistry or a related discipline.

Experience in hydrochemistry, water quality and water resource management, ideally within the mining or resources sector.

Strong knowledge of mine waste characterisation, acid and metalliferous drainage (AMD) risk assessment, groundwater monitoring and water quality management.

Understanding of environmental legislation, approvals and compliance relating to water management.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare technical reports and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Experience using hydrogeochemical interpretation, GIS and environmental data management software is highly regarded.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.