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Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Provision of technical leadership and direction to assist in the development of water management strategies at Deep Yellow projects. The role is responsible for the planning and execution of all aspects of groundwater investigation, mine dewatering, water supply and surplus water management ensuring compliance with regulatory approvals. Responsible for the site water balances, drainage, water disposal, borefield production, environmental water management and contamination issues.

Perth, Australia

Responsible for the Roy Hill Mine Water Management Plan, including overall mine water management strategy, integrated water balance and the operational direction of the site based hydrogeological drilling, dewatering borefield installation and surplus water management programmes. Also responsible for hydrogeological assessment and evaluation of third party greenfields projects.

Perth, Australia

Responsible for collation and evaluation of hydrogeological and hydrological data at Paladin mine and exploration sites in Australia, Kayelekera Mine Malawi and Langer Heinrich Mine Namibia. Responsible for the development, implementation and review of site Water Management Strategies and Water Management Plans. Responsible for site wide water balances and water accounts. Also responsible for water management of tailings dams and evaluation of safety aspects of tailings dam impoundments

As Superintendent Hydrogeology initially responsible for 10 direct report mine site hydrogeologists/technical personnel accountable for maintaining the water table below the mine plan. Now responsible for providing technical leadership (internally and externally) that engenders a clear direction and focus to the hydrogeology teams across seven mines. Provides technical advice, planning and operational support in the area of hydrogeology with a focus on short to medium term. Ensures hydrogeological information to support mine operations and development, specifically in the area of water level depletion ahead of mining to achieve plan is delivered to schedule.

Aquaterra is an international consultancy providing specialist technical investigation, evaluation and design services, project management, contract management and site supervision in water resource and environmental management.As Project Manager/Senior Hydrogeologist was responsible for the management of multiple mining projects involving groundwater exploration, development and mine dewatering. Had specialist responsibilities for the tendering and management of drilling contracts. Projects included borefield development, pit dewatering studies (including modelling inputs/outputs) and railway construction water supply developments for BHPB across the Pilbara region of WA. Previous project management responsibilities include a significant groundwater exploration programme/resource evaluaton for a copper/gold project in Mongolia, railway construction water supplies for Pilbara Iron and FMG.

J&S Drilling is a specialist environmental and geotechnical drilling company. The company is involved in drilling, sampling and monitor bore construction at numerous contaminated sites across Perth, within the mining sector (Goldfields and Pilbara) and in the Northern Territory. Operations are both on and offshore.As Contracts Manager was responsible for the execution and administration of all contracts. This included review of tender requirements (technical and contractual) preparation of tender documents, project management, budget/progress tracking, resolution of matters arising, client liaison and reporting. As Health and Safety Coordinator was responsible for the preparation of Project and Health and Safety Management Plans, Job Safety Analyses and Hazard Assessments. Also responsible for maintenance, updating and implementation of the company Health and Safety Management system

Montague Drilling was a specialist groundwater exploration, water well and site investigation drilling contractor. The company provided drilling and aquifer testing services for water supply and open pit dewatering to mining and industrial operations in WA.As General Manager and a director was responsible for the overall business development and policy direction of the company. Major tasks included day to day operation of the business, new business development, client liaison, tender/proposal/quotation preparation, procurement of contracts, control of job budgetary matters, staff recruitment, coordinating marketing and enquiry generation strategies, implementing the Q Base quality system and the preparation of Health and Safety and Work plans.

Bsc Honours, Geology

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