Associate Geochemist / Hydrogeochemist (Mining)

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A little more about your role:

WSP has a new opportunity for a Principal to Technical Director Level Geochemist / Hydrogeochemist to join our UK & Ireland Mine Water Team on a full-time basis based in the UK or Ireland.

We are looking for an experienced consultant to provide consulting services and deliver geochemical and the geochemical component of multi-disciplinary studies to our clients. .  This position largely focuses on the geochemical characterisation and assessment of water-rock interactions for the prediction, prevention, and management of metal leaching and acid rock drainage in mining projects.  You will be working on a range of local and international projects and your geochemical expertise will be called upon across a breadth of sectors and projects.  The successful candidate will have previous consultancy experience, and a history of successful client management preferably in the mining sector. 

Key duties and responsibilities of the Job include:

• Project coordination and client liaison on a national and international basis
• Oversight, senior mentoring and review to deliver mine water and geochemical studies for our clients; 
• Working with our international team of geochemists and multidisciplinary team members on projects including permitting, baseline studies, feasibility studies, operational support, and reclamation/remediation, in particular for the mining industry, but also for other industries;
• Understanding of regulations and regulatory requirements in the UK and internationally
• Design of geochemical characterisation plan fit for the regulatory environment, client needs and reporting code
• Management of geochemical and water quality datasets, including QA/QC
• Interpretation and reporting of geochemical laboratory and field tests for geochemical characterisation studies for environmental media including soil, water, mine wastes, and ore
• Carrying out impact and risk assessments in conjunction with surface water and groundwater professionals; Understanding geochemical source term development
• Preparing, reviewing and delivering technical reports, and presenting results to clients;
• Project-based travel and site work working away from home both in the UK/Ireland and overseas. The frequency and duration of this will depend on business and client needs;
• Business development activities including proposal and bid preparation, marketing activities, and supporting participation in tradeshows and conferences;
• Collaborating at all levels of the Mining Team to strategise and implement business objectives;
• Project management, including understanding and implementing relevant business systems; and
• Modelling health and safety awareness, promoting a health, safety and security culture, raising safety issues through the appropriate channels and adhering to health and safety policy and procedures.

What we are looking for you to demonstrate:

• An advanced degree (MSc or Ph.D) or equivalent in geochemistry, hydrogeochemistry, applied or environmental geology or environmental chemistry preferred.
• Knowledge and application of geochemical and mass transport modelling codes, for example PHREEQC, MIN3P, and/or Geochemist’s Workbench would be advantageous.
• Experience in GoldSim water quality modelling would be advantageous.
• Experience of developing and overseeing geochemical characterisation and modelling studies for mining projects across a variety of commodities and regions.   
• Experience in the analysis of large geochemical datasets, including quality control, data interpretation and reporting.
• A passion for innovation and self-education and the ability to work on complex challenges and find solutions for colleagues and clients. 
• Strong writing skills including technical reports and proposals.   English proficiency (verbal and written) is required, second language (French or Spanish) valued. 
• Ability to be manage work independently, as well as direct and collaborate with others.
• Professional registration or working towards such and a commitment to Continuous Professional Development.
• An understanding of an interdependent health and safety culture in the workplace, in the field, and wherever you go.

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