WA's a state (and an economy) built on mining and at Mineral Resources (MRL), we're focused on growing that position.

With this growth comes new roles and those rare opportunities to get noticed and achieve meaningful results.

About the role

As we continue to grow from strength to strength, MRL is currently hiring for an experienced Principal Water Engineer to join the Ground Control & Water multidisciplinary team.

This is a Perth based role located in Applecross with a move to our brand new state of the art facility in 2022. Reporting to the Manager Ground Control and Water Manager, within the Mine Planning Department, the Principal Water Engineer will be responsible for the delivery of complex surface water/water resources projects in a design and modelling capacity in the following fields.

• Hydrology, hydraulics and water resource engineering
• Assessment and operational management of mine water, environmental water, floods and stream flows, water infrastructure, stormwater drainage and river engineering
• Design, management, and optimisation of mine water and dewatering operations
• Water delivery

In this position you'll:

• Autonomously plan, design and manage the company water projects from end-to-end
• Apply a sound understanding of engineering concepts and integrate all the relevant data across functions.
• Deliver outcomes at the appropriate technical standards and requirements
• Troubleshoot complex problems and identify pragmatic cost-effective solutions
• Effectively manage projects, consultants and contractors
• Continuously improve water management bottom line across mine sites
• Communicate effectively and write technical reports and in a logical way
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and promote inclusiveness and collaboration with team members and stakeholders
• Mentor junior staff

As a leader, you want to look back in a few years and be proud of what you've achieved.

Not just as one replaceable cog in a mining machine, but as a change maker.

Tracking these achievements gives you runs on the board and a clear path towards your next challenge or project. At MRL, we want you to celebrate your wins and see the next step clearly.

Giving you the freedom to reimagine how things work? MRL would.

Necessary skills and qualifications:

• Possess a relevant engineering degree (e.g. civil, hydraulic or environmental engineering)

• Have 5-10 years or more experience in Hydrologic and hydraulic assessments, modelling and designs, mine water management/design, and water resource management, stream flows and floods management, and infrastructure design.
• Be experienced with a range of 2D and or 3D/CFD hydrologic and hydraulic modelling software such as:

• • TUFLOW, HEC-RAS
  • URBS, XP-RAFTS, RORB, MIKE, WBNM, FLOOD,
  • GOLDSIM/OPSIM
  • GIS, QGIS
  • 12D, Civil3D

• Have an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislative requirements and guidelines

Finding value where others can't

Our MRL team is full of big hitters, batting for the underdog, and finding value where others can't.

Our success relies on the ability of our people to think differently, work smarter, and find hidden efficiencies. It's how we define innovation and what gives our people the power to grow and scale a project.

Then there's how we do it. We know how our people get the best out of themselves and checking off a to-do list designed under heavy layers of bureaucracy just isn't it.

Here you get noticed when you maximise opportunities and build a better project, a better team, or a better workday.

And then there's the extra benefits

We look after our people because they look after our business.

That means a range of additional benefits for choosing MRL, including:

• Competitive salary

• Quarterly cash bonuses

• Generous leave options

• Employee discounts and offers

• Physical and mental health programs

• Salary packaging

Ready for your next challenge? Make a fresh start with MRL.

Mineral Resources Limited is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply