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Hydrogeologist job description
A ready advert for a Hydrogeologist job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.
About the job
We are looking for a hydrogeologist to study aquifers and determine where to drill wells and how much they can yield, so groundwater is used sustainably and protected from depletion and pollution.
Duties and responsibilities
- Study aquifers and define their properties, boundaries and storage
- Site and design new wells and set their depths
- Provide geological supervision of well drilling and log the cuttings
- Run and interpret pumping tests to estimate well and aquifer yields
- Monitor groundwater levels and salinity and track drawdown and seawater intrusion
- Build groundwater flow models to assess pumping scenarios
- Assess groundwater quality and pollution sources and propose protection zones
- Prepare hydrogeological reports and maps for water authorities
Working conditions
- Field work at drilling sites and in remote desert areas
- Staying on site during well drilling and testing
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in geology or earth sciences
- 3 to 6 years of experience in groundwater studies
The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.
Skills
- Aquifer assessment
- Pumping tests
- Well design
- Groundwater modelling
- MODFLOW
- GIS
- Water chemistry
- Electrical resistivity surveys
Preferred
- Master's degree in hydrogeology
- Experience on wellfield or water supply projects
- A valid driving licence
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