Hydrogeologist (Welshpool)

About PLS The world is going electric, and PLS is at the forefront of the charge. What PLS Offers
- Access to newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora, including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks
- Monthly employee recognition awards
- Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains The Opportunity Reporting to the Principal Hydrogeologist, the role provides on‑site hydrogeological support to drilling and operational activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant collection and reporting of groundwater data for the Pilgangoora Operations. This is a casual role operating on an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region. Key Responsibilities
- Provide on‑site hydrogeological support to drilling and operational activities, including groundwater monitoring, testing and field data collection.
- Support the installation, development and sampling of monitoring bores, piezometers and production or test wells to approved standards.
- Collect, validate and maintain accurate groundwater data, bore logs and test results, and contribute to transparent internal and regulatory reporting.
- Work closely with drill crews, geologists, contractors and site teams to coordinate hydrogeological activities safely and efficiently.
- Ensure all groundwater activities comply with site safety requirements, environmental approvals, water licences and regulatory obligations.
- Provide timely daily logs, handovers and technical input to support shift continuity, planning and operational decision‑making. About You
- Tertiary qualified in hydrogeology, geology, environmental science, earth sciences or a related discipline, with hands‑on field experience in mining or exploration.
- Experienced in groundwater monitoring, bore installation and development, sampling, testing and accurate field data collection.
- A safety‑focused team player who can work autonomously on site, adapt to changing priorities and build strong working relationships with crews and stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to validate groundwater data, maintain accurate bore logs and contribute to clear daily and regulatory reporting.
- Confident communicating with drillers, geologists, contractors and site teams to keep hydrogeological activities coordinated, compliant and on track.
- Hold a current Australian driver’s licence and be able to meet site medical, fitness‑for‑work and other access requirements for a FIFO site‑based role. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion PLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and the future we’re building. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to contribute their best. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, equitable and accessible for all. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all ages, and people of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+). We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support all applicants and employees. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application process or inform our Careers team if you are contacted for an interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qtxx4