ISCO Specialization 2114.1.4 Hydrogeologist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Hydrogeologist: Hydrogeologists in mining study the distribution, quality and flow of water in order to keep mine workings free of nuisance water and to ensure an adequate supply of process water. They supply and evaluate information which will protect ground and surface water from contamination.
Essential Skills
- Address Problems Critically
- Geographic Information Systems
- Prepare Technical Reports
- Ensure Compliance With Environmental Legislation
- Assess Groundwater Environmental Impact
- Create Gis Reports
- Study Groundwater
- Model Groundwater
- Assess Impact Of Industrial Activities
- Create Thematic Maps
- Geology
- Identify Gis Issues
- Analyse Various Types Of Water
- Liaise With Industrial Professionals
Optional Skills
- Perform Water Testing Procedures
- Chemistry
- Negotiate Land Access
- Manage Water Treatment
Alternative Names
- Formation Evaluation Engineer
- Hydrogeological Consultant
- Consultant Hydrologist
- Hydrologist
- Pore Pressure Engineer
- Consultant Hydrogeologist
