Head of Mining & Exploration – GCC Leader

Wow Jobs (Wow Softech Pvt. Ltd); Muscat; On-site; OMR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wow Jobs (Wow Softech Pvt. Ltd) is seeking a senior mining and mineral exploration leader with 15+ years in the field.

The role focuses on guiding exploration strategies for mineral assets, evaluating opportunities across GCC markets, and overseeing resource estimation, drilling, and feasibility studies. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, perform due diligence for acquisitions, and work with authorities, consultants and investors to ensure project viability and compliance with regulations in

Qualifications

• 15+ years in mining, mineral exploration or project development
• GCC experience mandatory, preferably Oman/UAE/Saudi Arabia
• Strong background in resource evaluation, exploration programs and feasibility studies
• Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams and external consultants
• Exposure to mining economics, project evaluation and commercial assets

Responsibilities

• Lead mining and exploration strategy for mineral assets and new opportunities
• Identify and evaluate exploration and mining opportunities across geographies
• Oversee geological exploration programs, resource estimation, drilling and feasibility studies
• Drive exploration and development of Potash, Gold, Copper, Phosphate and other assets
• Lead technical due diligence for acquisitions and development of mining assets
• Collaborate with geologists, mining engineers, consultants, authorities and partners
• Monitor mine development, project economics and resource quality
• Develop budgets, timelines, reports and investment recommendations
• Ensure compliance with mining regulations, permits and guidelines
• Build and manage high-performing technical and exploration teams
• Represent the organisation to government authorities, investors and partners
• Provide senior management with recommendations on exploration priorities

Skills

Mining experience

Exploration leadership

Geology background

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Geology or Mining

Job description

Wow Jobs (Wow Softech Pvt. Ltd) is seeking a senior mining and mineral exploration leader with 15+ years in the field.

The role focuses on guiding exploration strategies for mineral assets, evaluating opportunities across GCC markets, and overseeing resource estimation, drilling, and feasibility studies. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, perform due diligence for acquisitions, and work with authorities, consultants and investors to ensure project viability and compliance with regulations in