Moshe R. Caro
Perth,WA
Summary
Experienced project hydrogeologist with proven skills in hydrogeological analysis, GIS software utilization, and technical report preparation. Successfully collaborated with diverse stakeholders to develop water management strategies and enhance project outcomes. A proactive leader with experience of troubleshooting, initiating changes, executing the plan and implementing objectives while maintaining a positive, safe and productive work environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Hydrogeologist
Fortescue Metals Group
Perth, WA
02.2022 - 12.2025
- Train field hydrogeologists in groundwater sampling, lithology descriptions, data entry and bore design.
- Collaborate and participate in meeting with geologists, surveyors, mine planning and other stakeholders to discuss project objectives and provide technical advice regarding hydrogeological issues.
- Write and approve work scopes in relation to earthworks, drilling and test pumping.
- Analyse test pumping and hydrogeological data to evaluate water resources and potential impacts.
- Prepared technical reports detailing hydrogeological findings and recommendations.
- Collaborate with the Perth-based team to develop water management strategies.
- Prepared detailed completion reports on groundwater conditions and findings on program completion.
- Utilized GIS software to map drilling locations and drill pad design.
- Monitored fieldwork activities to ensure adherence to safety protocols and standards.
- Provided technical support to hydrogeologists in the development of groundwater models and field data analysis.
- Investigated potential locations for new wells based on geological features such as fault lines or fractures in rock formations.
Hydrogeologist
Fortescue Metals Group
Perth, WA
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Collected field data using Acquire other and hydrological software.
- Analyzed water quality data including total dissolved solids, pH levels, alkalinity and other parameters.
- Developed detailed hydrogeological reports summarizing results of geophysical surveys, drilling logs and other data collection activities.
- Collaborated with different stakeholder teams to execute the scope of work in relation to earthworks, drilling, test pumping and site rehabilitation.
- Prepare scopes of work to instruct contractors on the requirements of a particular program.
- Conduct safety field interaction with contractors and other team to ensure safety.
- Analyse and approve daily contractor plods.
- Mentored junior staff in hydrogeological field techniques and data analysis.
Hydrogeologist
RPS Australia Asia Pacific
Perth, WA
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Managed data collection and database management for hydrogeological studies.
- Enter hydrogeological data into the database.
- Developed detailed hydrogeological reports summarizing results of geophysical surveys, drilling logs, test pumping and other data collection activities.
- Mentored junior staff in hydrogeological field techniques and data analysis.
- Conducted groundwater sampling and analysis to assess water quality.
- Collaborated with colleagues from different disciplines such as geologists, engineers or biologists when working on multidisciplinary projects.
- Investigated potential locations for new wells based on geological features such as fault lines or fractures in rock formations.
- Assisted with the design and installation of new monitoring wells, dewatering wells and VWPs.
- Developed detailed hydrogeological reports summarizing results of drilling activities, bore yields and test pumping.
- Conduct safety meeting and field safety interaction with contractors.
Hydrogeologist
BHP Billiton
Perth, WA
04.2011 - 06.2014
- Conducted hydrogeological assessments and interpreted groundwater data.
- Analyzed water quality data including total dissolved solids, pH levels, alkalinity, and other parameters.
- Developed detailed hydrogeological reports summarizing results of geophysical surveys, drilling logs, test pumping and other data collection activities.
- Evaluated potential impacts of mining operations on local aquifers.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss project objectives and provide technical advice regarding hydrogeological issues.
- Worked closely with colleagues from various disciplines to ensure comprehensive project outcomes.
- Performed aquifer tests to determine hydraulic properties of aquifers using slug tests, pumping tests and other methods.
- Carried out site visits to collect field data such as lithology descriptions, stratigraphic logs and core samples for further analysis.
- Conducted groundwater sampling and analysis to assess water quality.
- Managed data collection and interpretation for geological studies.
- Prepared technical reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Mentored junior staff in hydrogeological field techniques and data analysis.
- Constructed cross sections depicting subsurface conditions to assist with predictive modelling efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Murdoch University
Perth, WA11-2003
Diploma - Environmental Science
Central Institute of TAFE
Perth, WA06-2002
Certificate - Land Management
North Metropolitan TAFE
Perth, WA11-2001
Skills
- Hydrogeological analysis
- GIS software utilization
- Data management systems
- Test pumping analysis
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Fieldwork monitoring
- Project scope development
- Technical report preparation
- Aquifer testing procedures
- Team leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Drilling supervision
- Data interpretation
- Field data collection
- Technical report writing
- Aquifer testing
- Groundwater monitoring
- Sample collection
- Laboratory skills
- Analytical thinking
- Self motivation
- Water quality testing
- Report preparation
- Data analyzation
- Field sampling techniques
- Water testing
- Decision-making
- Hydrological Software
- Project management
- Organizational skills
- Hydrological Data Interpretation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Hydrogeologist
Fortescue Metals Group
02.2022 - 12.2025
Hydrogeologist
Fortescue Metals Group
11.2019 - 01.2022
Hydrogeologist
RPS Australia Asia Pacific
09.2017 - 11.2019
Hydrogeologist
BHP Billiton
04.2011 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Murdoch University
Diploma - Environmental Science
Central Institute of TAFE
Certificate - Land Management
North Metropolitan TAFE