Hydrologist / Water Management Specialist – Mining Company (Tanzania)

Hydrologist / Water Management Specialistto lead the assessment, development, and sustainable management of water resources supporting mining, processing, and site infrastructure operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing groundwater and surface water resources, developing water management strategies, overseeing hydrological investigations, ensuring reliable water supply, and maintaining compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities 1. Water Resources Assessment & Management Conduct hydrological and hydrogeological assessments to support:Mining operationsMineral processing activitiesSite infrastructure development Mining operations Mineral processing activities Site infrastructure development Evaluate groundwater potential and identify:Suitable borehole locationsDrilling depthsGroundwater development programmes Suitable borehole locations Drilling depths Groundwater development programmes Assess:Surface water catchmentsSeasonal flowsDrainage systemsRunoff characteristicsFlood risks Surface water catchments Seasonal flows Drainage systems Runoff characteristics Flood risks Develop and maintain a comprehensive site water balance covering:Water abstractionStorageProcessing requirementsRecyclingDischargeWater losses Water abstraction Storage Processing requirements Recycling Discharge Water losses Forecast current and future water demand for:Plant operationsMining activitiesAccommodation facilities Plant operations Mining activities Accommodation facilities 2. Groundwater & Surface Water Monitoring Plan and supervise:Borehole drilling activitiesAquifer testingPump testingGroundwater monitoringWater quality sampling Borehole drilling activities Aquifer testing Pump testing Groundwater monitoring Water quality sampling Establish monitoring systems for:Groundwater resourcesSurface waterWater quality Groundwater resources Surface water Water quality Analyze hydrological and hydrogeological data to support:Operational planningEnvironmental management Operational planning Environmental management Interpret water quality results and recommend corrective actions. 3. Engineering & Infrastructure Support Provide technical input into the design and review of:BoreholesPumpsPipelinesStorage tanksDrainage systemsCulvertsWater pondsWater management infrastructure Boreholes Pumps Pipelines Storage tanks Culverts Water ponds Water management infrastructure Work with engineering teams to ensure reliable and efficient water systems. Support site expansion projects through specialist water management advice. 4. Project & Contractor Management Coordinate activities involving:Drilling contractorsLaboratoriesEngineersEnvironmental consultantsSurveyorsGovernment authorities Drilling contractors Laboratories Engineers Environmental consultants Surveyors Government authorities Prepare:Technical specificationsScope of work documentsTender documentationContractor evaluationsProject budgets Technical specifications Scope of work documents Tender documentation Contractor evaluations Project budgets Monitor contractor performance to ensure:Safety complianceQuality deliveryTechnical compliance Safety compliance Quality delivery Technical compliance 5. Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement Prepare:Hydrological studiesTechnical reportsMonitoring summariesRisk assessmentsManagement recommendations Hydrological studies Technical reports Monitoring summaries Risk assessments Management recommendations Present technical findings to management and project stakeholders. Train site personnel on:Water monitoring proceduresResponsible water useEnvironmental practices Water monitoring procedures Responsible water use Environmental practices Promote sustainable water management practices across operations. Requirements Education Bachelor’s Degree in: Hydrology Hydrogeology Water Resources Engineering Geology Civil Engineering Related discipline Added advantages: Postgraduate qualification in:Water ResourcesHydrogeologyEnvironmental EngineeringRelated fields Water Resources Environmental Engineering Related fields Professional registration with a recognized engineering, hydrology, or geological body. Experience Minimum5–8 years of experiencein:HydrologyHydrogeologyWater resources managementMining water management Water resources management Mining water management Required Technical Experience: Experience in:Borehole sitingDrilling supervisionAquifer testingGroundwater investigationsWater resource monitoring Borehole siting Drilling supervision Groundwater investigations Water resource monitoring Strong understanding of:Surface water hydrologyDrainage designFlood risk assessmentCatchment management Surface water hydrology Drainage design Flood risk assessment Catchment management Experience preparing:Site water balancesGroundwater assessmentsSurface water studies Site water balances Groundwater assessments Surface water studies Ability to interpret:Groundwater quality dataSurface water quality data Groundwater quality data Surface water quality data Knowledge of:Tanzanian water resource legislationEnvironmental regulationsPermitting requirements Tanzanian water resource legislation Environmental regulations Permitting requirements Proficiency in:GIS applicationsHydrological modelling toolsGroundwater analysis softwareWater data management systems GIS applications Hydrological modelling tools Groundwater analysis software Water data management systems Experience managing:Technical contractorsField investigationsMultidisciplinary projects Technical contractors Field investigations Multidisciplinary projects Willingness and ability to work at a remote project location. Required Competencies Strong technical knowledge of:HydrologyHydrogeologyWater resource management Water resource management Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong project planning and contractor management abilities. Excellent technical report writing skills. Effective communication and stakeholder engagement capability. Good understanding of environmental legislation and compliance requirements. High attention to detail and commitment to sustainable resource management. Ability to work independently in remote operational environments. Commitment to:Health and safetyEnvironmental protectionContinuous improvement Health and safety Environmental protection Continuous improvement How to Apply Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit: Updated CV Cover Letter Application Portal:People Project Careers CLICK/TAP HERE TO APPLY: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.