Geologist III

Ma’aden; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Geologist to assist with exploration and resource development. You will be responsible for identifying geological targets, designing effective exploration programs, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in the mining industry, a relevant degree, and a strong commitment to safety and team collaboration. This position offers a chance to contribute to the future of mining in the Kingdom.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in geology within the mining industry.
• Familiarity with KSA mining, minerals, and exploration sector.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to target generation activities and prioritize geological targets.
• Design exploration programs including mapping, sampling, and data collection.
• Analyze drilling results and update geological models.
• Promote a safety-first culture in exploration operations.

Skills

Strong project management skills

Solid analytical skills

Extensive knowledge of JORC and N143-401 standards

Experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)

Exceptional technical skills in geosciences

Strong communication skills

Expertise in early exploration-related positions

Proficiency with software packages (ArcGIS, datamine, etc.)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geoscience or similar

Tools

ArcGIS

Datamine

Micromine

Leapfrog

Surpac

Vulcan software

Job description

About Maaden

Maaden, established in 1997, is one of the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. We are leading the development of the mining industry to become the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy by building a world-class, unique, and fully integrated mining value chain. We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for the below mentioned position. This role offers a chance to contribute to our ambitious growth and play a key part in shaping the future of mining in the Kingdom.

Job purpose

Assist with Exploration & Resource Development (ERD) geological activities within your team of geologists. Help to identify areas of interest for further exploration and potential resource development. Work closely with other members of the exploration team, including geophysicists, geochemists, and field technicians, to identify and prioritize exploration targets and design effective exploration programs.

Key Accountabilities

1. Contribute to target generation activities and work closely with other members of the exploration team to identify and prioritize geological targets for further exploration, including areas of potential mineralization and new ore bodies.
2. Design exploration programs, including but not limited to mapping, soil sampling, drill rig supervision, core logging, manage field logistics, collect geological data, and evaluate results daily in a safe and cost-effective manner.
3. Utilize a range of geological and geophysical data sources to identify prospective targets, including structural, lithological, geochemical, and geophysical data.
4. Collaborate with other departments within the company, including drilling engineering, environmental, and legal teams, to develop comprehensive exploration and resource development plans.
5. Analyze drilling results and other exploration data to update geological models and refine resource estimates. Prepare technical reports and presentations on exploration results, including geological models, resource estimates, and exploration plans.
6. Proactively upskill yourself by taking part in trainings, mentorships, workshops, and other professional development opportunities.
7. Stay up to date with advancements in geological exploration techniques and technologies, and identify opportunities to improve exploration and target generation activities.
8. Ensure you maintain the permits, licenses and certification required to perform your role.
9. Contribute to the assessment of ERD KPIs (drill targets, new resources, etc.).
10. Promote a “Safety First” culture in early-stage exploration operations team and implement the Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHSS) management system to ensure team members fulfill standard EHSS processes and operating procedures.
11. Collaborate with other departments within company to ensure that exploration and target generation activities are aligned with overall company goals and strategies.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geoscience or similar
• Experience in target generation

Minimum Experience

• 5 years of experience in geology within mining industry
• Familiarity with KSA mining, minerals, and exploration sector

Maaden High Performance Competencies

• Leadership
• Achievement drive and results orientated
• Communication
• Developing others
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Analytical thinking

Skills

• Strong project management skills to manage numerous advanced-stage exploration sites & supervise licensing process.
• Solid analytical skills to assess project feasibility.
• Extensive knowledge of JORC and N143-401 standards for mineral sampling.
• Experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC).
• Exceptional technical skills across geosciences & deep expertise in explorational analyses.
• Strong communication skills to ensure strategy understanding throughout organization.
• Expertise in early exploration-related positions.
• Become safety advocate - anywhere and everywhere and foster safety culture across team members.
• Proficiency with various software packages applicable to the role (ArcGIS, datamine, micromine, leapfrog, Surpac, Vulcan software etc.)
• Ability to recognize key exploration and business risk issues and develop appropriate management strategies to manage these risks.