Be an essential element to a brighter future. We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our <a href="https://www.albemarle.com/about/our-values">core values</a> are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet. Job DescriptionAlbemarle is hiring for a Water Resource Engineer. This position is in-office and located in King's Mountain Tech Center.Albemarle is recruiting a highly experienced Water Resource Engineer or Hydrologist to act as a subject matter expert in our Lithium Resources Group. In this role, you will lead various projects, providing strategic direction, advanced technical expertise, risk assessments and mitigation options. You will also collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to shape the future of our Center of Excellence and influence site operations in current industry practices offering solutions to complex water resource management challenges.This position is part of the lithium Resources organization reporting to the Senior Manager Environmental Studies. The position is based at our Kings Mountain office located near Charlotte, North Carolina. Periodic travel domestically or internationally may be required.What You Will Do<ul><li>Manage the planning, scoping, bid evaluations, consultants, and execution of environmental assessments and water conveyance and sediment erosion engineering studies associated with the development of the Kings Mountain Lithium project.</li><li>Lead the safety culture for all field activities related to hydro-projects. </li><li>Provide expert-level consultation and technical management of complex hydro-projects, including monitoring, drilling, aquifer testing, dewatering, erosion and sediment controls, water balances and drain-down predictions, contaminant assessments, adaptive water management programs and active/passive mitigation strategies and for the design, execution, operation and closure phases of the mine life (Life of Mine).</li><li>Manage the development of conceptual and numerical surface and groundwater modeling to support assessment of potential impacts from a variety of mine development alternatives and mitigation actions to minimize environmental and social impacts.   </li><li>Oversight and consultant management of the preparation of applicable county, state, and federal regulatory permit applications (water resources focus such as sediment and erosion engineering). This includes short- and long-term permitting that will be required for mitigation projects such as water management/treatment including their relevant SoPs.</li><li>Provide a review/audit perspective for current operations/projects working closely with the Geotechnical Governance role.  </li><li>Serve as a thought leader in the hydro-domain, identifying trends, innovations, and best practices to ensure the continuous improvement of the organization’s technical strategy.</li><li>Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and geoscientists fostering professional growth and skills development.</li><li>Represent the company in conferences, seminars, and industry events enhancing the company’s reputation as a leader in the Lithium space.</li><li>When required, support the development of internal policy and standards related to environmental management, water stewardship and sustainability.</li></ul>What You BringRequired:<ul><li>Engineering degree in water resources/similar or Bachelors in hydrology/similar with professional certification/licensure in active/good standing. MEng or MSc considered an asset.</li><li>15+ years proven track record leading water resources projects in mining or industrial setting at the (pre)feasibility, detailed design and execution and operational level.</li><li>Proficiency in hydraulic and hydro-geological modeling (eg, HEC-RAS/HMS, MODFLOW, Goldsim, Excel, etc.) for the design, operation or closure of mine components.</li><li>Alternative and trade-off assessments for the water management of mine components such as waste rock/tailings storage, pit/underground dewatering and conveyance/sediment/storage.</li><li>Groundwater and surface water resource monitoring, characterization, management including hydrologic/climatic assessments for component design criteria.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with environmental regulations, risk assessments, management plans, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Regulatory engagement at the local, state and federal permitting level (eg, NEPA, NPDES, etc)</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Awareness of environmental geochemical contaminant risks are considered an asset. </li><li>Developing closure/reclamation plans and associated costs/bonding are considered an asset.</li><li>Experience with community stakeholder engagement considered and asset.</li><li>Strong oral/written Spanish considered an asset.</li><li>Awareness of environmental geochemical contaminant risks are considered an asset. </li><li>Developing closure/reclamation plans and associated costs/bonding are considered an asset.</li><li>Experience with community stakeholder engagement considered and asset.</li><li>Strong oral/written Spanish considered an asset.</li></ul><h3>#LI-JH2</h3>Benefits of Joining Albemarle<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.</li></ul>We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.

Albemarle leads the world in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health. From our strength in Bromine and Lithium specialties, we partner with customers to pioneer new ways to move, power, connect and protect with people and planet in mind. As a values-driven company, we understand it is no longer enough to build things better, stronger and faster. We have to be cleaner, safer and smarter. Through the world&rsquo;s most diverse and reliable supply chain, we adapt, manage and utilize our world&rsquo;s most essential resources to create the greatest value out of every molecule. To help lead the way in progressing modern living, we have also to lead the way in safe and responsible operations. We are committed to building a more resilient world. We embrace the diversity of experience, talent, and thought. We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers you to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Our career opportunities span the globe from the United States to Australia. Your decision to join our team will be rewarded with a positive, team-oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth. We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential. This is our culture. This is our commitment.

Group Water Resource Engineer

Be an essential element to a brighter future.&nbsp;We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our <a href="https://www.albemarle.com/about/our-values">core values</a> are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.&nbsp;Job DescriptionAlbemarle is hiring for a Water Resource Engineer. This position is in-office and located in King's Mountain Tech Center.Albemarle is recruiting a highly experienced Water Resource Engineer or Hydrologist to act as a subject matter expert in our Lithium Resources Group. In this role, you will lead various projects, providing strategic direction, advanced technical expertise, risk assessments and mitigation options. You will also collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to shape the future of our Center of Excellence and influence site operations in current industry practices offering solutions to complex water resource management challenges.This position is part of the lithium Resources organization reporting to the Senior Manager Environmental Studies. The position is based at our Kings Mountain office located near Charlotte, North Carolina. Periodic travel domestically or internationally may be required.What You Will Do<ul><li>Manage the planning, scoping, bid evaluations, consultants, and execution of environmental assessments and water conveyance and sediment erosion engineering studies associated with the development of the Kings Mountain Lithium project.</li><li>Lead the safety culture for all field activities related to hydro-projects.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide expert-level consultation and technical management of complex hydro-projects, including monitoring, drilling, aquifer testing, dewatering, erosion and sediment controls, water balances and drain-down predictions, contaminant assessments, adaptive water management programs and active/passive mitigation strategies and for the design, execution, operation and closure phases of the mine life (Life of Mine).</li><li>Manage the development of conceptual and numerical surface and groundwater modeling to support assessment of potential impacts from a variety of mine development alternatives and mitigation actions to minimize environmental and social impacts. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Oversight and consultant management of the preparation of applicable county, state, and federal regulatory permit applications (water resources focus such as sediment and erosion engineering). This includes short- and long-term permitting that will be required for mitigation projects such as water management/treatment including their relevant SoPs.</li><li>Provide a review/audit perspective for current operations/projects working closely with the Geotechnical Governance role. &nbsp;</li><li>Serve as a thought leader in the hydro-domain, identifying trends, innovations, and best practices to ensure the continuous improvement of the organization’s technical strategy.</li><li>Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and geoscientists fostering professional growth and skills development.</li><li>Represent the company in conferences, seminars, and industry events enhancing the company’s reputation as a leader in the Lithium space.</li><li>When required, support the development of internal policy and standards related to environmental management, water stewardship and sustainability.</li></ul>What You BringRequired:<ul><li>Engineering degree in water resources/similar or Bachelors in hydrology/similar with professional certification/licensure in active/good standing. MEng or MSc considered an asset.</li><li>15+ years proven track record leading water resources projects in mining or industrial setting at the (pre)feasibility, detailed design and execution and operational level.</li><li>Proficiency in hydraulic and hydro-geological modeling (eg, HEC-RAS/HMS, MODFLOW, Goldsim, Excel, etc.) for the design, operation or closure of mine components.</li><li>Alternative and trade-off assessments for the water management of mine components such as waste rock/tailings storage, pit/underground dewatering and conveyance/sediment/storage.</li><li>Groundwater and surface water resource monitoring, characterization, management including hydrologic/climatic assessments for component design criteria.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with environmental regulations, risk assessments, management plans, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Regulatory engagement at the local, state and federal permitting level (eg, NEPA, NPDES, etc)</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Awareness of environmental geochemical contaminant risks are considered an asset.&nbsp;</li><li>Developing closure/reclamation plans and associated costs/bonding are considered an asset.</li><li>Experience with community stakeholder engagement considered and asset.</li><li>Strong oral/written Spanish considered an asset.</li><li>Awareness of environmental geochemical contaminant risks are considered an asset.&nbsp;</li><li>Developing closure/reclamation plans and associated costs/bonding are considered an asset.</li><li>Experience with community stakeholder engagement considered and asset.</li><li>Strong oral/written Spanish considered an asset.</li></ul><h3>#LI-JH2</h3>Benefits of Joining Albemarle<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.</li></ul>We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.

Group Water Resource Engineer

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