Principal Hydrogeologist

Company Description
- The Principal Hydrogeologist role is responsible for developing and executing strategic hydrogeological work in mining operations to ensure sustainable water management practices, minimizing potential environmental impacts to enable long term sustainability of the business.

**Be part of the team. The team that makes it happen.**

Anglo American has a portfolio of world-class mining operations. We mine, process, move and market the essential ingredients that enable a cleaner, more connected world and that meet fast growing consumer-driven demands for products from smartphones to electric cars. Our basic materials build homes, offices, railways and airports, and our diamonds fulfil people's dreams.

**Anglo American Platinum**

**Job Description**:

- Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

- Develop and implement hydrogeological strategies and plans to support mining operations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement dewatering systems for mine sites.
- Assess potential risks and impacts of mining activities on local water resources.
- Provide expert advice on hydrogeological matters, including water use and water management strategies.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and permits related to water resources.
- Analyse and interpret hydrogeological data to support operational decision-making.
- Participate in environmental impact assessments and stakeholder consultations.
- Identify opportunities for water conservation and sustainable water use practices in mining operations.
- Review and regularly update conceptual and numerical hydrogeological models.
- Ensure that integration of hydrogeological data with other large and diverse geoscience data sets (such as geochemistry and geophysics) and the site wide water balance is performed so that step-changes in interpretation of relevant water systems are achieved, enabling identification and actualisation of subsequent value opportunities (as well as identification and mitigation of value destruction risks)
- Ensure that understanding of important aspects of hydrogeology are summarised and effectively communicated to water and environmental managers.
- Together with group, work on the development of dewatering strategy, business planning and resourcing plans for operations and business corporate centre.
- Direct and assist operations with the interpretation and conceptualisation of hydrogeological data.
- Review, recommend and guide appropriate hydrogeological programs and studies in order for mines and projects to identify and deliver step-change opportunities in value and identify possible value destructive risks.
- Undertake reviews and audits and participate in technical assurance tasks related to mine dewatering, water ingress management and post-closure water liability assessment.
- Scope, manage and sign-off water initiatives (hydrogeology and data management)
- Continuously investigate new technology to improve hydrogeological data collection and interpretation.
- Collaboration with Anglo American Technical Water Management team on Group Standards, guidelines, specifications, frameworks and best practice principles
- Monitor the performance of relevant systems and processes to evaluate if changes are necessary and/or effective. Responsible for all reporting compilation for Anglo American Platinum, and review and sign off for the operations

**This role is a Band 5 reporting to the Senior Manager Technical Mining.**

**Qualifications
- You will need the following**:

- Minimum requirement: Bachelor degree in Geology/Hydrogeology
- SAMRASS code - Desirable/advantageous
- A postgraduate qualification - Honours, Masters / Doctoral degree or equivalent - Desirable/advantageous

**Experience**:

- More than 7 years relevant experience
- Expert knowledge in geology with specialisation in hydrogeology in the mining industry with proven track record of developing and implementing strategies successfully.

**Additional Information
- Who We Are**

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet? That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.

As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources - diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel - our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

**What We Offer**

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring ou