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Purpose
This is a subject matter expert position in the collection, analysis and interpretation of hydrogeological and geochemical data to provide technical guidance for decision making.
Lead and manage technical projects to support remediation and closure of BHP’s non-operating mining legacy sites in US and Canada. Responsible for site hydrogeology, geochemistry and geology data gap analysis, site investigation and characterization, and modelling to assess the site’s current conditions and to develop or update site conceptual models and water balance models to underpin the remediation and closure strategy.
Lead the development of technical studies to characterize issues and frame opportunities to address them. Gather information and evaluate options so that suitable remedies are selected. Ensure that the planning and execution of work is appropriate to the risk and liabilities for each site’s closure plan and regulations.
The successful candidate will have technical expert knowledge, strong leadership, and management skills relating to site assessment, groundwater and surface water modelling, and remediation of soil, and water at former mining sites
About the Role
- Provide technical expertise in the collection, analysis and interpretation of hydrogeological and geochemical data to provide technical guidance for remediation and closure of non-operating (legacy) mining sites.
- Prepare study/project scope, budget, and schedule and internal approval documents.
- Engage multiple stakeholders in planning and scoping of projects and proactively resolve issues.
- Define project objectives and establish contractor KPI’s.
- Ensure project execution is in accordance with the requirements set out in the project objectives.