Hydrologist

Position summary:

This position role is to provide technical expertise to the project team for determination of subsurface hydrogeological characteristics in support of validating the In Situ Recovery uranium mining operations at Ur-Energy projects as well as characterizing the regional groundwater systems to ensure environmental stewardship. The role is also anticipated may support prospective mineral projects and possible special projects and research.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Apply hydrogeologic expertise to design and interpret investigations, support groundwater modeling, develop conceptual site models, and identify practical solutions for groundwater management, permitting, and remediation across the site.
• Collect and interpret groundwater data, hydraulic parameters, and water chemistry primarily for confined sandstone host aquifers.
• Collaborate in monitoring well network design for regional, project and mine unit-scale applications.
• Design and conduct aquifer pumping test programs for regional and mine unit multi-well aquifer testing.
• Perform detailed hydrogeological assessments of uranium ore bodies to determine aquifer characteristics using accepted analytical methods.
• Utilize software to model groundwater flow and aquifer interactions for both operations and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with ISR operations team to optimize practices related to the injection, production and monitoring of groundwater, ensuring optimal extraction and minimal environmental impact.
• Evaluate and interpret ground water chemistry and geochemical parameters resulting from routine sampling of monitoring wells.
• Provide technical analyses to support routine reporting and permitting activities with State and Federal regulators.
• Ability to understand and navigate regulations at both State and Federal levels as it pertains to Company activities.
• As needed, provides reports and maintains excellent records.
• Carries out complex assignments independently with minimal day-to-day direction from supervisor.
• Ensures the use of safety equipment and operates in a safe manner at all times.
• Ensures operating in an environmentally sound manner at all times.
• Interfaces with company management, contractors, vendors and government agencies in a professional manner.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

The preceding examples are representative of the assignments performed by this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Essential qualifications and responsibilities:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelors degree in geology, hydrogeology, geological engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience designing and implementing hydrogeologic field investigation activities, including drilling and well construction; aquifer tests; and remediation plans
• Familiarity with the use of hydrogeologic data to support groundwater model development and calibration.
• Experience conducting and analyzing pump tests
• Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Strong computer skills, database management and experience in GIS software (Arc GIS preferred).
• Great interpersonal skills combined with a positive, team oriented attitude.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, management and department head staff and various agency personnel.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing conveying complex issues to a wide range of people.

Desired experience (not required)

• Advanced degree in geology, geochemistry, hydrogeology, or engineering with an emphasis in hydrogeology.
• Experience with groundwater flow and transport modeling.
• Working experience with numerical groundwater modeling software such as MODFLOW, PHREEQC, Groundwater Vistas, GMS, or FEFLOW.
• Uranium industry experience.

Safety practices and policy:

The employee must be knowledgeable about and follow the Company's safety policies and procedures.

Physical demands and work environment:

The physical demand and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to climb or balance. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Applicants must currently be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

We are an equal opportunity employer. 

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