Field Operations Lead — Gravity Surveys

Alturki Holding; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Alturki Holding in Riyadh is seeking an Assistant Field Operations Manager for Gravity to lead day-to-day gravity operations, supervise Senior Crew Leads and Crew Leads, and convert survey priorities into practical deployment plans.

The role requires 5+ years in ground gravity, hands-on CG-6 Autograv experience, Trimble GNSS/RTK workflows, and strong leadership with a focus on safety in remote desert environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant ground-gravity experience.
• Hands-on CG-6 Autograv experience preferred.
• Practical Trimble GNSS/RTK experience.
• Experience supervising field crews and translating survey plans into deployment plans.
• Strong HSE knowledge for remote field operations.
• Degree/diploma in Geophysics or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and issue daily/weekly gravity deployment plans and crew priorities.
• Lead gravity crews and provide hands-on support for CG-6 Autograv setup, levelling, recording, and transfer of data.
• Oversee field QA/QC including station precision, repeat observations, and data integrity actions.
• Ensure daily gravity data is downloaded, organized, backed up and processed per procedures.
• Coordinate with Field Operations Manager and HSE team; conduct toolbox talks and safety oversight.
• Provide concise daily updates on stations, QA/QC issues, equipment readiness, and next-day plans.
• Train and coach field personnel in deployment, equipment handling, QA/QC, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training

Problem solving

Data integrity

HSE awareness

Education

Geophysics Geology Surveying

Tools

CG-6 Autograv

Trimble TSC5

Trimble GNSS/RTK

Job description

Alturki Holding in Riyadh is seeking an Assistant Field Operations Manager for Gravity to lead day-to-day gravity operations, supervise Senior Crew Leads and Crew Leads, and convert survey priorities into practical deployment plans.

The role requires 5+ years in ground gravity, hands-on CG-6 Autograv experience, Trimble GNSS/RTK workflows, and strong leadership with a focus on safety in remote desert environments.