Chief Database Geologist

SAUDI GEOPHYSICAL CONSULTING OFFICE (A Sole Proprietorship); Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the geophysical consulting sector is seeking a Chief Database Geoscientist to lead a team focused on managing exploration data. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of SQL and experience in geological databases, ensuring data integrity and quality. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to integrate exploration principles with data management.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Fusion, DataShed, or Aquire.
• Geological database experience at a major mining company.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a team of database geoscientists.
• Maintain integrity and quality of exploration data.

Skills

SQL

Data Management

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Python

Job description

The Chief Database Geoscientist understands both database infrastructure / management as well as the exploration workflow. They adapt and customize procedures and the database structure to suit the needs of the exploration team. They are responsible for a team of database geoscientists who support and maintain the integrity and quality of exploration data.

Qualifications and Skills

1. Extensive knowledge of SQL and SQL Server Management Studio.
2. Extensive experience in Fusion, DataShed, or Aquire.
3. Geological database experience at a major mining company or a medium-tier company with an extensive project portfolio.
4. Experience implementing a database system at a new site.

Personal Attributes and Competencies

1. Focus on error prevention rather than correction; detail-oriented.
2. Ability to recognize anomalous data readily.
3. Willingness to integrate exploration principles with data management.
4. Knowledge of Python and big data analytical tools is an advantage.
5. Skill in Business Intelligence visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is an advantage.

Leadership and Communication

1. Good leadership skills; develops others; multicultural experience.
2. Strong communication skills.
3. Open-minded, able to accommodate exploration team needs, share information, and teach/coach others.

Additional Skills

1. Delegates effectively with understanding.
2. Logical and organized.
3. Follows up to ensure timely task completion and quality results.