Chief Mining & Exploration Officer

Experience; Muscat; On-site; OMR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Experience seeks a senior mining and geology leader to drive exploration and development across its mineral assets in the GCC region, including Oman. The role requires a proven track record in mineral exploration, resource estimation, feasibility studies and project development.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage technical and commercial assessments, and engage with government authorities to shape exploration priorities and budgets to maximize asset value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in Geology, Mining Engineering, Mineral Exploration or related discipline.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead mining and exploration strategy for the organisation's mineral assets and new opportunities.
• Identify and evaluate mineral exploration and mining opportunities across geographies.
• Oversee geological exploration programs, resource estimation, drilling programs, modelling and feasibility studies.
• Drive exploration and development of Potash, Gold, Copper / Copper Sulphate, Phosphate and other assets.
• Evaluate mineral deposits from technical, commercial and geological perspectives.
• Lead technical due diligence for acquisition, investment and development of mining assets.
• Collaborate with geologists, mining engineers, consultants, government authorities and external partners.
• Monitor mine development, production potential, resource quality and project economics.
• Develop exploration budgets, timelines, technical reports and investment recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with mining regulations, environmental requirements, permits and guidelines.
• Build and manage high-performing technical and exploration teams.
• Represent organisation in discussions with government authorities, mining partners, consultants and investors.
• Provide senior management with recommendations on assets, exploration priorities and viability.

Skills

Mining strategy

Exploration planning

Resource estimation

Feasibility studies

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor/Master in Geology or Mining

M.Phil in Geological Science

Job description

Experience seeks a senior mining and geology leader to drive exploration and development across its mineral assets in the GCC region, including Oman. The role requires a proven track record in mineral exploration, resource estimation, feasibility studies and project development.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage technical and commercial assessments, and engage with government authorities to shape exploration priorities and budgets to maximize asset value.