District Geologist

SAUDI GEOPHYSICAL CONSULTING OFFICE (A Sole Proprietorship); Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the geophysical consulting sector is seeking a District Geologist to lead exploration activities across diverse terrains. The role involves developing strategic business plans, managing exploration programs, and ensuring high-quality results. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in mineralization and exploration methods, with proven leadership skills to drive team success.

Qualifications

• Experience in exploration across at least 2 terrains and knowledge of 2 commodities.
• Ability to visualize and defend 3D geological models.

Responsibilities

• Lead exploration programs and evaluate proposed projects.
• Formulate business plans aligned with organizational strategy.

Skills

Budgeting

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Job description

District Geologist adopt discovery-oriented mentality to leads teams and programs toward discoveries and exceptional acquisitions. Implement efficient exploration programs and evaluate proposed projects. Formulate short and intermediate term business plans; ensuring alignment with the organization's overall strategy. The District Geologist is responsible for exploration activities over a significant district, ensuring continuity of work required.

Key qualifications and skills include:

1. Experience across a range of exploration terrains or belts (at least 2) and significant knowledge of at least 2 commodities, with understanding of a further 2 or deep expertise in a single commodity or exploration process.
2. Knowledge of at least 2 major classes of mineralization.
3. Familiarity with the full range of exploration methods and processes, and the ability to select the most effective ones.
4. Budgeting and financial skills.
5. Knowledge of several deposits through extensive field visits or mine site secondments.
6. Ability to deduce three-dimensional geology from geophysical and geochemical data.
7. Capability to visualize, describe, and defend 3D geological ore body models for most target commodities.
8. Recognition of unusual and anomalous data and understanding their implications.
9. Application of known concepts to unfamiliar situations.
10. Ability to describe geological trends clearly.
11. Decisiveness and strategic thinking.
12. Experience in developing others and stimulating enthusiasm for projects and tasks.
13. Effective delegation and leadership skills, with proven results through others.
14. Logical, well-organized approach and the ability to argue cases convincingly.
15. Follow-up to ensure timely completion of tasks with quality results.