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Job Description
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This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Lead Hydrogeologist, reporting to the Mine Water US Team Leader. The position can be based in Phoenix AZ, Tucson AZ, Denver CO, Redmond WA, or Reno NV. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. Join a world-class team of professionals that deliver services to the mining industry in areas related to hydrogeologic characterization, feasibility studies, environmental permitting, water rights, mine dewatering, and well drilling and testing. Build a global career by participating in international projects and collaborating with our network of specialists across various countries to provide innovative solutions to our clients. #GlobalMining
Your Impact
* Lead hydrogeological, geological, and geotechnical studies related to water for the mining sector and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients.
* Provide technical guidance on operational water management, including dewatering studies and operations, and analytical and numerical groundwater flow modeling in support of geotechnical stability.
* Design and manage complex mine water management studies and programs involving the collection of hydrogeological field data and data interpretation/evaluation.
* Connect between related disciplines such as geochemistry, geophysics, and surface water management, for innovative approaches to meet client needs.
* Direct and oversee field work programs, including site characterization, drilling supervision, well installation and maintenance, hydraulic testing, and water quality sampling.
* Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, analysis, and reporting.
* Prepare and/or manage technical documents related to investigation plans, testing, findings, and recommendations.
* Lead and support project development and delivery (proposals, project management, client relations, senior reviews, team development and training).
* Work collaboratively with other senior members of the group to implement the business growth strategy.
* Develop and maintain relationships with a broad internal and external client base and identify.
* Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future-ready solutions for clients.
* Mentor junior and intermediate staff to support their growth and professional development.
* Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.
* Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
* Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline.
* 7+ years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in the mining sector.
* Professional Geologist or Engineer designation, or ability to obtain registration, in the relevant jurisdiction(s).
* Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving, writing and people skills.
* Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, timely, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
* Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to evaluate data and identify cost-effective environmentally responsible responses to clients.
* Ability to interact and collaborate with a wide variety of external clients, subcontractors and third-party stake holders.
* Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and the ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
* Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a dynamic work environment.
* Willingness to travel for occasional work assignments.
* Highly proficient with analytical geology concepts, research, investigation, technology, measurement tools, software, and techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
* Graduate or higher degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, or a closely related disciplined.
* Knowledge of and significant experience with the Arizona Aquifer Protection Permit Program.
* Experience in consulting.
* Strong technical skills, with demonstrated applications of hydrogeological and geochemistry principles, quantitative hydrogeology and/or geotechnical testing.
* Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), GIS, numerical modeling, etc.
* 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER health and MSHA
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $95,300 - $159,390
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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