First Quantum
Field,Technician
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“Field, Technician at First Quantum. Skills: Data collection, Data analysis, System understanding, Data-driven water management, Working with large datasets. Support hydrogeological and hydrological activities through high-quality data collection, analysis, and system understanding. Monitor and capture groundwater levels, pumping and discharge volumes, surface water flows and transfers, storage volumes (dams, ponds, sumps)”
What You'll Achieve.
High-quality data collection, analysis, and system understanding; Data-driven water management; Water balance support; Process improvement
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Identification of inconsistencies and gaps
Willingness to spend time in the field when required, Comfortable working between office (data) and site (operations)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Water), Hydrology / Hydrogeology, Demonstrated ability in data analysis and problem-solving, Demonstrated ability in working with large datasets, Valid driver’s license
Nice to Have
Basic programming (Python, R, or similar), GIS (QGIS or similar), Exposure to mining or water systems
What You'll Do.
Support hydrogeological and hydrological activities through high-quality data collection
and system understanding
Monitor and capture groundwater levels
pumping and discharge volumes
surface water flows and transfers
storage volumes (dams
Support the site-wide water balance
including data validation and reconciliation
identification of inconsistencies and gaps
Develop and maintain data systems and tools
including automated spreadsheets / dashboards
basic scripts for data processing and reporting
structured data capture workflows
Assist with visualisation of water systems (GIS
Supervise contractors (drilling
installations) where required
Support hydrology and civil-related activities
including stormwater and drainage monitoring
pump station and pipeline checks
Liaise with technical teams across the operation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Liaise with technical teams across the operation
Full Job Description
At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”. Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results. Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations. **Job description:** **Purpose** To support hydrogeological and hydrological activities through high-quality data collection, analysis, and system understanding. The role focuses on data-driven water management, including water balance support, monitoring systems, and process improvement through digital tools and automation. **Key Responsibilities** · Monitor and capture: * Groundwater levels * Pumping and discharge volumes * Surface water flows and transfers * Storage volumes (dams, ponds, sumps) · Support the site-wide water balance, including: * Data validation and reconciliation * Identification of inconsistencies and gaps · Develop and maintain data systems and tools, including: * Automated spreadsheets / dashboards * Basic scripts for data processing and reporting * Structured data capture workflows · Assist with visualisation of water systems (GIS, schematics, dashboards) · Supervise contractors (drilling, installations) where required · Support hydrology and civil-related activities, including: * Stormwater and drainage monitoring * Pump station and pipeline checks * Liaise with technical teams across the operation **Qualifications** Diploma or Degree in one of the following: * Computer Science * Data Science * Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Water) * Hydrology / Hydrogeology **Experience** 0–3 years experience (graduates encouraged to apply) Demonstrated ability in: * Data analysis and problem-solving
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