Chief Database Geologist

SAUDI GEOPHYSICAL CONSULTING OFFICE (A Sole Proprietorship); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 149,981 - 224,971; Full time

Job summary

SAUDI GEOPHYSICAL CONSULTING OFFICE (A Sole Proprietorship) in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Chief Database Geoscientist to manage a team and oversee the integrity of exploration data. The ideal candidate will have extensive SQL knowledge, experience in Fusion DataShed, and leadership skills.

This role requires an individual who can customize database structures to enhance exploration workflows while maintaining a quality of data. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential, along with familiarity in Python and BI visualization tools.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of SQL and SQL Server Management Studio.
• Extensive experience in Fusion DataShed or Aquire Geological database.
• Experience implementing a database system at a new site.
• Detail oriented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of database geoscientists.
• Customize procedures and database structure for the exploration team.
• Support and maintain integrity and quality of exploration data.
• Ensure timely task completion and quality results.

Skills

SQL

SQL Server Management Studio

Fusion DataShed

Aquire Geological database

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Business Intelligence visualization tools

Job description

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of SQL and SQL Server Management Studio.
• Extensive experience in Fusion DataShed or Aquire Geological database at a major mining company or a medium‑tier company with an extensive project portfolio.
• Experience implementing a database system at a new site.
• Focus on error prevention rather than error correction.
• Detail oriented.
• Can readily recognize anomalous data.
• Ready to integrate exploration principles with data management.
• Knowledge in Python and any big data analytical tools will be added advantage.
• Skill in any Business Intelligence visualisation tool: Power BI, Tableaue will be added advantage.
• Good leadership skills.
• Develops others.
• Multi‑cultural experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Open minded and able to accommodate the needs of the exploration team.
• Ready to share information and ability to teach.
• Coach others.
• Delegates effectively with understanding.
• Logical and organized.
• Follows up to ensure timely task completion and quality results.