SSR Mining Inc.

Hydrologist

LocationNevada, United States
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is a leading, free cash flow focused intermediate gold company with four producing assets located in the USA, Turkey, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Turkey, and Canada.

SSR’s commitment to safety, collaboration, and excellence allows us to continue building upon our already strong foundation. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we look forward to our bright future!


Job Description


General Objectives:

Reporting to the Manager- Projects and Operational Excellence, the Hydrologist is a salary exempt role that typically works a 4-3 schedule. The Hydrologist is responsible for overall water management at SSR Mining’s Marigold Mine. Duties include but are not limited to short-term and long-term planning of dewatering activities, budgeting, equipment selection, permitting, and hydrogeologic monitoring/evaluation.


Key Areas Of Responsibilities & Duties

The key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

Lead by example, in all of Marigold’s safety processes, ensuring safe practices are utilized while performing work.
Develop Annual Dewatering Field Expansion plans in support of SSRM business planning calendars. Support monitoring of project cost performance throughout the year.
Develop data supporting creation of annual AFE submission. Create business cases and conduct trade-off studies in support of necessary expansion projects.
Assist in hydrologic evaluation, dewatering design, and selecting drill/well locations as needed
Collect, analyze, and communicate groundwater monitoring data to site and external stakeholders.
Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting (pumpage, water balance, groundwater level, etc.) in alignment with regulatory requirements.
Prepare and present memos and reports interpreting findings of data collection and evaluation, model updates and provide guidance and recommendations
Regular communication and coordination with site technical teams in support of long-term dewatering needs. Key relationships include Mine Planning, Environmental, and Process teams
Inspect and manage personnel conducting project field work including drilling contractors, site projects personnel, and electrical/instrumentation contractors
Act as primary point of contact and lead coordinator for all hydrology related consultants and contractors
Develop and maintain positive and effective professional working relationships with vendors and co-workers
Regular field work in support of dewatering and hydrology functions at Marigold. May include instrumentation/telemetry installation and troubleshooting, recovery of monitoring points after mining activity, and manual reading of installed instrumentation.
Prepare and submit required State of Nevada permits and waivers
Manage Marigold Mine, Trenton Canyon Mine and Buffalo Valley Mine water rights and long-term strategy
Other duties as assigned


Key Relationships

This role requires frequent interaction with department employees, supervision, management and corporate teams to provide service and support
Ability to build trust and develop positive working relationships with personnel at all levels in the organization
Ability to provide strong leadership and act as an effective change agent


Required Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to collaborate across multiple teams as a supporting function for a large site
Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet delivery deadlines
Ability to compile and analyze operational datasets to identify trends and outliers
Excellent computer skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams) and AutoCAD. Previous experience with Power BI, SharePoint, and KPI Fire preferred
Demonstrated ability to work safely in mining field environment while interacting with contractors
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills


Required Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in hydrology/geology/geological engineering, civil engineering, geotechnical or related field required or demonstrated operational experience in lieu of formal education
Four years of related experience preferred
Previous experience in an Open Pit mine environment preferred
Familiarity with drill rigs, installation of hydrogeology instrumentation preferred
Familiarity with water rights preferred
Exposure to business planning (budgeting, AFE Development, cost forecasting)
Valid driver’s license

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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