Talent.com
Principal Hydrogeology Operations

Principal Hydrogeology Operations

MINERAL RESOURCES LIMITEDCity Of Stirling, Western Australia, Australia
3 days ago
Job description

MinRes can offer you!

  • ASX 200 Company - A dynamic global leader with cutting edge innovation
  • We invest in your career, with a focus on leadership, upskilling, training and development programs
  • Live Your Best Life! Our benefits offer you access to deals, support and discounts to help you unlock the important things in Life – Health, Family, Recreation and Your Future with MinRes

APPLY NOW to join the MinRes Family

The Opportunity

The Principal Hydrogeology Operations will lead the planning and execution of Water, Geotechnical, and Tailings programs. In this pivotal role, ensure the safe, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of operations while managing contractor onboarding, scheduling, budgeting, and performance tracking. Your strategic oversight will maintain alignment across internal teams and external partners, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimising resource deployment.

Reporting to the Manager Contracts & Logistics Support, you be based at HQ office and occasional oversee projects onsite as required by the business.

Your primary responsibilities :

  • Translate technical scopes from Water, Geotechnical, and Tailings teams into executable work programs. Identify and engage suitable contractors to deliver works safely, efficiently, and in line with MinRes schedules
  • Coordinate with Contracts, Drilling, Procurement, Safety, and Admin teams to ensure contractors are onboarded through appropriate fiscal, safety, and compliance processes.
  • Develop and manage budgets, track expenditures, and ensure cost-effective delivery of allocated scopes. Support quarterly reforecasts and annual budget planning.
  • Ensure all operational activities meet environmental, safety, and regulatory standards, including internal documentation and reporting requirements.
  • Maintain detailed drilling and operational schedules aligned with technical goals, rig availability, weather, and logistics. Optimise deployment of rigs, personnel, and equipment across sites.
  • Facilitate regular communication between internal teams and contractors to ensure alignment. Identify operational risks and implement contingency plans to minimise impact
  • What is required?

  • Tertiary qualifications preferably project management, logistics and / or technical related to Hydrogeology environments
  • Extensive experience in mining / drilling / resources sector, with significant exposure to drilling operations.
  • Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, including conflict resolution
  • Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with senior business leaders and other technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within large multi-disciplinary teams and strong stakeholder engagement ability.
  • Current WA drivers licence
  • About Mineral Resources

    MinRes is a leading diversified resources company with extensive operations in lithium, iron ore, energy and mining services across Western Australia. With a focus on people and innovation, MinRes has become one of the ASX’s best-performing companies since listing in 2006.

    Our headquarters at 20 Walters Drive sets a new standard for workplace wellness. World class facilities include a café, restaurant, commercial gym, crèche, daycare and health centre, including GP.

    At MinRes, the future's bright. Be part of our next chapter.

    #J-18808-Ljbffr

    Create a job alert for this search

    Principal • City Of Stirling, Western Australia, Australia

    Related jobs
    Technician Field Hydrogeology

    Technician Field Hydrogeology

    RioTintoPerth, WA, AU
    Technician Field Hydrogeology – Brockman.Be part of an expanding dynamic team with excellent career development opportunities. Join our Resource Development team, and gain exposure to various portfo...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Hydrogeologist

    Hydrogeologist

    NES FircroftPerth, Western Australia, Australia
    NES Fircroft are partnering with a global resources client who are looking for multiple.Reporting to the Senior Hydrogeologist you will support the team as they undertake hydrogeological assessment...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Regional Operations Leader Permanent - Full Time — Transport Operations & Logistics Kwinana

    Regional Operations Leader Permanent - Full Time — Transport Operations & Logistics Kwinana

    AurizonCity Of Kwinana, Western Australia, Australia
    You will provide frontline leadership to enable the safe, reliable and cost effective delivery of train services to customers. Champion a safety culture to promote our “I know Safe, I choose Safe” S...Show moreLast updated: 12 days ago
    Senior Associate Hydrogeologist - N279 - Perth

    Senior Associate Hydrogeologist - N279 - Perth

    EMM ConsultingPerth, WA, AU
    Are you ready for a new challenge and to lead the continued growth of our Western Australia Groundwater practice? .Do you want to be at the forefront of complex and technical projects, working a...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Junior Geologist (Technical Presales)

    Junior Geologist (Technical Presales)

    Micromine LimitedPerth, Western Australia, Australia
    Founded 37 years ago, Micromine is at the cutting edge of next-generation technology for mining.With offices in 9 different countries, we are one of the world's premier mining software companies; o...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Principal Geologist

    Principal Geologist

    Teck Resources LimitedPerth, Western Australia, Australia
    Join to apply for the Principal Geologist role at Teck Resources Limited.Reporting to the Manager, Exploration – Australia, the Principal Geologist is the technical and operational leader for miner...Show moreLast updated: 2 days ago
    • Promoted
    Expression of Interest - Exploration Geologist - 2025 Exploration Season

    Expression of Interest - Exploration Geologist - 2025 Exploration Season

    RscmmePerth, Western Australia, Australia
    As a leading global geological consultancy, we are discovery thinkers in mineral resource development, using ideas and skill to solve important problems for our clients, our partners, and the world...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Principal Coastal Engineer

    Principal Coastal Engineer

    KBR, Inc.Perth, Western Australia, Australia
    This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most talented and respected engineering teams in Australia.Working within our National Maritime Team, you will be involved with the design and pla...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Principal Engineer

    Principal Engineer

    PROKCity Of Bayswater, Western Australia, Australia
    Full-time Permanent – Bayswater, WA.As a global leader, PROK has a long international history of building conveyor components for a diverse range of companies, including some of the world’s largest...Show moreLast updated: 16 days ago
    Principal Specialist Hydrogeologist (Global)

    Principal Specialist Hydrogeologist (Global)

    Gold FieldsPerth, WA, AU
    Gold Fields Australia is excited to launch a new role for a highly skilled and forward-thinking Principal Specialist : Hydrogeology (Global) within our Corporate Technical Services team.This is a ra...Show moreLast updated: 18 days ago
    • Promoted
    Hydrogeologist

    Hydrogeologist

    Geosyntec ConsultantsPerth, Western Australia, Australia
    We now have over 150 practitioners across the country, with offices in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Gold Coast. Geosyntec family of companies, bringing with them some of the very best expe...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    Principal Hydrogeology Operations

    Principal Hydrogeology Operations

    Mineral ResourcesOsborne Park, WA, AU
    ASX 200 Company - A dynamic global leader with cutting edge innovation .We invest in your career, with a focus on leadership, upskilling, training and development programs .Live Your Best Life! Ou...Show moreLast updated: 3 days ago
    APAC Hydrogeology Leader

    APAC Hydrogeology Leader

    ArupPerth, WA, AU
    Arup is a unique organization that is owned and run by its employees, which means that our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a people-centric organization, we are committed to creating...Show moreLast updated: 4 days ago
    • Promoted
    WA - Mid, Senior and Principal Tailings Engineer

    WA - Mid, Senior and Principal Tailings Engineer

    WSP Global Inc.Perth, Western Australia, Australia
    What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?.At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best wor...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Project Geologist

    Project Geologist

    Gather RecruitmentPerth, Western Australia, Australia
    Specialist Technical & Executive Recruiter | Environment, Water, Mining, Engineering | Bringing people together.This is a unique opportunity to join a small, highly capable team at the early stages...Show moreLast updated: 10 days ago
    • Promoted
    Business Leader - Resource Geology

    Business Leader - Resource Geology

    Geosyntec ConsultantsPerth, Western Australia, Australia
    Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced.European-Australian Mining Group.You will interact with a highly integrated, multi-disciplinary team of professionals throughout Europ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Manager Coastal Engineering and Management

    Manager Coastal Engineering and Management

    Department of Transport and Major InfrastructureFremantle, Western Australia, Australia
    Manager Coastal Engineering and Management.Play a leading role in coastal adaptation and engineering programs, delivering real, positive impact to our community. Joining the Department of Transport ...Show moreLast updated: 30+ days ago
    • Promoted
    Regional Operations Leader

    Regional Operations Leader

    Aurizon Holdings LimitedCity Of Kwinana, Western Australia, Australia
    You will provide frontline leadership to enable the safe, reliable and cost effective delivery of train services to customers. Champion a safety culture to promote our “I know Safe, I choose Safe” S...Show moreLast updated: 13 days ago