Copper Exploration Section Lead

Maaden Saudi Arabian Mining Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Maaden Saudi Arabian Mining Company seeks a Section Head, Geology to lead copper exploration programs, mature resource opportunities, and deliver high-confidence interpretations that support mining studies and long-term growth.

You will oversee mapping, drilling, logging, sampling, and data integration to ensure robust resource assessments and safe, compliant operations within the copper portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Translate exploration strategy into geological programs that accelerate copper resource discovery and project advancement.
• Identify, rank, and mature exploration targets based on geological potential, risk, and business value.
• Deliver high-confidence geological interpretations that support resource growth and project investment decisions.
• Govern geological mapping, drilling, sampling, logging, and interpretation activities to ensure technical integrity.
• Strengthen geological models through integration of field, geophysical, geochemical, and drilling data.
• Improve resource confidence through leading geological methodologies and standards.
• Deliver exploration campaigns safely, efficiently, and within schedules and budgets.
• Optimize exploration expenditure by prioritizing high-value targets and technical work programs.
• Ensure timely reporting of exploration results, discoveries, and key geological insights.
• Maintain compliance with exploration, environmental, safety, and governance requirements.
• Manage geological risks through robust reviews, assurance processes, and data validation.
• Ensure exploration data quality, integrity, and accessibility for future studies.

Skills

Mineral Exploration

Economic Geology

Copper Deposit Evaluation

Geological Mapping & Interpretation

Resource Modeling & Estimation

Geoscience Data Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology

Master’s degree in Geology or related field

Job description

Maaden Saudi Arabian Mining Company seeks a Section Head, Geology to lead copper exploration programs, mature resource opportunities, and deliver high-confidence interpretations that support mining studies and long-term growth.

You will oversee mapping, drilling, logging, sampling, and data integration to ensure robust resource assessments and safe, compliant operations within the copper portfolio.