Fleet and Tahreez - Assistant Field Operations Manager - Ground Magnetics

Alturki Holding; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Alturki Holding seeks an Assistant Field Operations Manager for Ground Magnetics to lead daily field operations, supervise crews and ensure safe, high-quality magnetometer data collection in remote desert environments.

You will train and coach crew leads, coordinate survey plans, and manage data processing workflows using GEMLink+ and GSM-19 systems, with a focus on safety, efficiency and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of ground-magnetics experience.
• Practical GPS/GNSS survey-navigation experience; SBAS/DGPS/RTK familiarity desirable.
• GEMLink+ or comparable software experience for data transfer, diurnal correction, profiling and basic mapping/modeling is strongly desirable.
• Proven experience supervising field crews and converting survey plans into safe, achievable daily work programs.
• Good knowledge of HSE requirements for remote field operations, including hazard identification, toolbox meetings, journey management and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Plan and issue daily/weekly ground magnetics survey plans, line/station assignments and crew priorities; track progress and adjust for terrain, access, equipment or data-quality constraints.
• Lead multiple crews and provide hands-on technical support for magnetometer setup, walking acquisition, console use, troubleshooting and safe handling.
• Oversee field QA/QC for data completeness, line continuity, positioning quality, noise/spikes, coverage gaps and repeat/re-survey decisions.
• Ensure daily magnetic data is transferred, validated, organised, backed up and processed using GEMLink+ or approved software, including diurnal correction, profiling, line-path review and basic mapping/modeling as required.
• Manage GPS/GNSS-supported navigation and positioning, including coordinate/line guidance and available SBAS, DGPS or RTK correction workflows where configured.
• Train and coach Senior Crew Leads, Crew Leads and field personnel in acquisition technique, equipment handling, positioning, QA/QC, data workflow, troubleshooting and safe working practices.
• Coordinate with the Field Operations Manager and HSE team; conduct pre-start/toolbox coordination and maintain strong HSE leadership, journey management, heat controls and emergency readiness.
• Provide concise daily updates covering achieved coverage, repeats, QA/QC issues, equipment readiness, safety observations, productivity and the next-day survey plan.

Skills

Ground magnetics

QA/QC

GPS/GNSS

Team leadership

Data processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geophysics/Geology

Tools

GEMLink+

GSM-19 magnetometer

Job description

2214 - Fleet and Tahreez - Assistant Field Operations Manager - Ground Magnetics

Company

Job Family

Operations

City

KSA - Riyadh

Department

Not Applicable

Closing Date

24-Oct-2026

Role Purpose

Lead the day-to-day delivery of FTJV ground magnetic survey operations, ensuring crews execute the approved survey plan safely, efficiently and to the required technical quality. The role combines field leadership with hands-on magnetometer acquisition, positioning, QA/QC and data-processing capability, and is responsible for developing Senior Crew Leads and Crew Leads through practical training, coaching and performance oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and issue daily/weekly ground magnetics survey plans, line/station assignments and crew priorities; track progress and adjust for terrain, access, equipment or data-quality constraints.

Lead multiple crews and provide hands-on technical support for GEM Systems GSM-19 v9.0 Overhauser magnetometer setup, walking acquisition, console use, troubleshooting and safe handling.

Oversee field QA/QC for data completeness, line continuity, positioning quality, noise/spikes, coverage gaps and repeat/re-survey decisions.

Ensure daily magnetic data is transferred, validated, organised, backed up and processed using GEMLink+ or approved software, including diurnal correction, profiling, line-path review and basic mapping/modeling as required.

Manage GPS/GNSS-supported navigation and positioning, including coordinate/line guidance and available SBAS, DGPS or RTK correction workflows where configured.

Train and coach Senior Crew Leads, Crew Leads and field personnel in acquisition technique, equipment handling, positioning, QA/QC, data workflow, troubleshooting and safe working practices.

Coordinate with the Field Operations Manager and HSE team; conduct pre-start/toolbox coordination and maintain strong HSE leadership, journey management, heat controls and emergency readiness.

Provide concise daily updates covering achieved coverage, repeats, QA/QC issues, equipment readiness, safety observations, productivity and the next-day survey plan.

Required Experience & Competencies

Minimum 5+ years of ground-magnetics experience covering field deployment/acquisition, QA/QC and magnetic data processing.

Practical GPS/GNSS survey-navigation experience; SBAS/DGPS/RTK familiarity desirable.

GEMLink+ or comparable software experience for data transfer, diurnal correction, profiling and basic mapping/modeling is strongly desirable.

Proven experience supervising field crews and converting survey plans into safe, achievable daily work programs.

Good knowledge of HSE requirements for remote field operations, including hazard identification, toolbox meetings, journey management and emergency response.

Degree/diploma in Geophysics, Geology, Surveying/Geomatics, Earth Sciences, Engineering or related discipline preferred; strong equivalent field experience may be considered.

Strong leadership, training, problem-solving, reporting and data-integrity skills; remote desert/GCC experience is an advantage; candidate must be medically fit and willing to work hands‑on in remote desert field conditions.