Schlumberger Water Services specializes in assessing, developing and managing the world’s water resources using the most powerful and cost-effective technologies available today. The dedicated team of engineers, earth scientists and other technical specialists provides comprehensive assessments of surface water and groundwater resources, practical engineering solutions for water related projects, and an awareness of environmental and sustainability issues that are key to successful water resource management.
Senior Mining Geochemist
Australia, US
Capitalizing on Schlumberger’s global presence and support infrastructure, Schlumberger Water Services has successfully completed numerous projects on five continents, helping to meet future water demands in a wide variety of environments and applications. The Senior Geochemist will lead water resource, mining (when hired for mining projects), and environmental projects. The Senior Geochemist provides technical expertise on a wide variety of projects, including water resources investigations, mine waste material characterization and environmental impact evaluations, industrial sector-related water quality studies, and regulatory compliance and licensing. He/she is responsible for developing technical approaches, directing projects, and interacting with clients on a wide variety of project types, including environmental impact studies, environmental baseline studies, environmental management and monitoring plans, and mine closure/abandonment plans.
Qualifications:
* At least 8 years of relevant experience
* BSc in Earth Sciences or related subject with MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Geochemistry, Environmental science or associate relevant discipline
* Relevant experience as an Aqueous Geochemist
* Experience in geostatistical analysis and mapping
* Experience in Geochemistry Database Solutions
* Geochemical modeling / simulation knowledge
* Broad knowledge in environmental geochemistry and water-related issues
* Competence in surface and groundwater protection
* Project Management experience
* Excellent presentation, communication and report writing skills
* Experience in contaminant transport modeling is a plus
* Knowledge of AquaChem* (Schlumberger Water Services Software) is a plus
* Desire to undertake occasional international travel and assignments
* Fluent in English
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
* Coordinating, planning, supervising, and performing detailed hydro geochemical site investigations
* Undertaking field visits to collect site samples
* Interpreting data and analysis results
* Generating computer models for prediction of water quality evolution and geochemical compatibility
* Mapping specific geochemical areas for analysis
* Developing databases to track and organize information
* Provides coaching and mentoring to Staff Geologists and Field Technicians
* Actively participates in Industry congresses presenting Papers and Case Studies
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