What does WMC do?
WMC is an international group specialising in the development, management and environmental protection of water resources. The company was founded over 17 years ago in Shrewsbury, UK, and has since grown into a worldwide operation.    In October 2007, we joined forces with Schlumberger Water Services, SWS.  We provide technical services in a wide range of disciplines, including hydrogeology, hydrology, geochemistry, geology, geophysics, numerical modelling, environmental science, water resources planning, water engineering, GIS and database management.  As part of SWS we will also have access to a number of technologies initially developed for the oilfield but which are relevant to the water and mining sectors.

Where does WMC work?
We have completed projects in over 45 countries, and now have 9 offices around the world, in the UK, USA, Canada, Chile, Peru and Australia.  To find out more about our offices visit our offices section.  Clients include international mining companies, water utilities, international donors, private companies and governments.

Why work for WMC?
Because WMC can offer the following:

• Challenging technical work in an innovative, informal and multicultural working environment
• Integrated project teams frequently drawn from several WMC offices, so that the best expertise is assembled for each project
• Flat management structure and easy access to highest levels
• A real diversity of projects worldwide
• A non bureaucratic working environment

What type of people is WMC looking for?
WMC is always looking for enthusiastic people with the following attributes:

• Good first degree in Earth Science or a related subject, preferably with a postgraduate qualification as well, or the equivalent professional experience.
• Ability to work in a team to produce high-quality technical work, often with tight project deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, particularly in report writing and presentations
• Good interpersonal skills, and the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Willingness to undertake national and international travel.
• Foreign language skills (particularly Spanish) always an advantage.
• Desire to develop your career and learn new skills through training and experience.

Examples of WMC career profiles can be found in our Career profiles page.

What are the career opportunities?
WMC encourages people to develop their careers in many ways, including:

• Genuine work experience in a multidisciplinary, multicultural organisation
• Employment and transfer opportunities worldwide
• Rapid recognition of performance
• Pursuing new projects and developing business in new countries with new clients
• Continuous learning through internal mentoring, training courses, and sharing technical knowledge around the company.
• Membership of professional organisations and the achievement of professional recognition or registration.

What are the benefits?
WMC offers competitive packages of salary and benefits, tailored to your qualifications and experience and to the country in which you will be working. 

How to apply
Vistit our specific vacancies page to view the current job vacancies with WMC. Speculative applications are also welcome.  Send your resume/CV to water-recruiting@slb.com with a covering email or letter, explaining what type of work you are interested in.