Superintendent Hydrogeology - Drilling

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

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We are seeking an experienced and driven Superintendent Hydrogeology – Drilling to provide strategic leadership across onsite hydrogeology teams and service providers. This role is critical to ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of waterwell drilling and testing programs across multiple operations.

You will play a key leadership role in shaping hydrogeological strategy, managing contractor performance, and ensuring alignment with mine planning and dewatering requirements.

As a strong technical leader, you bring a proven track record in hydrogeology and dewatering within mining environments. You combine strategic thinking with hands-on operational experience, enabling you to effectively lead teams, optimise performance, and deliver results in complex, multi-project settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and provide strategic direction to onsite hydrogeology teams across multiple projects in the Pilbara
• Mentor and support the Senior Hydrogeology leadership group
• Provide technical input into 6-month drilling and test pumping schedules aligned with mine plans
• Oversee drilling and test pumping activities to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution
• Manage budgets including headcount, rig utilisation, and resourcing
• Ensure strong contract management practices, including monthly reporting and incident investigations
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimise water management outcomes

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Hydrogeology, Geology, or Earth Sciences (BSc or higher)
• Postgraduate qualification in Hydrogeology (if undergraduate is not hydrogeology)
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in hydrogeology, dewatering, and water bore drilling
• At least 3 years’ experience in open pit mining environments
• Experience with hydrogeological software (e.g. Envirosys), modelling, and GIS
• Strong contract management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and budgets

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.
AWe encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.**

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