Lead Geologist

Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC); Medina; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC) invites a Senior Exploration Geologist to lead exploration strategy and resource growth across designated assets. You will shape plans, interpret mineralization, oversee drilling programs, and deliver actionable recommendations for portfolio development.

The role emphasizes safe, cost-effective field execution, high-quality data management, and cross-functional collaboration with mining studies, technical teams, and stakeholders to align exploration with business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geosciences, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Experience 10-15 years of relevant experience in geology, exploration, or resource development.
• Experience leading exploration drilling, geological modelling, and resource evaluation activities.

Responsibilities

• Shape exploration strategy and resource growth to advance priority targets.
• Lead drilling and field programs to improve resource confidence and project readiness.
• Maintain accurate geological data capture, interpretation, and reporting.
• Align exploration with business priorities through stakeholder collaboration and cross-functional guidance.

Skills

Exploration geology

Resource evaluation

Geological modelling

Drilling and sampling programs

Data interpretation

Contractor management

Risk management

Stakeholder collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Job description

Exploration Strategy and Resource Growth Shapes exploration plans that advance priority targets and resource growth opportunities Defines mineralization potential through disciplined geological interpretation and technical evaluation Delivers drilling and field programs that improve resource confidence and project readiness Converts exploration results into clear recommendations for portfolio and investment decisions Drilling and Field Execution Leads exploration drilling mapping sampling and field activities across assigned assets Optimizes field execution to improve safety productivity cost control and technical quality Coordinates contractors equipment and resources to deliver exploration priorities Geological Data and Technical Insights Maintains accurate geological data capture validation interpretation and reporting Develops geological models and technical outputs that strengthen resource evaluation Improves geological databases records and quality controls to protect data integrity Identifies geological risks and opportunities that affect resource confidence and project value Stakeholder Collaboration Aligns exploration activities with resource development mining study and business priorities Provides expert guidance that supports technical decisions and cross-functional alignment Governance and Continuous Improvement Maintains compliance with safety environmental technical and reporting standards Applies leading exploration practices tools and technologies to improve performance Builds technical capability and promotes knowledge sharing across exploration teams

What Success Looks Like

Increased confidence in mineral resource estimates Safe and efficient delivery of exploration and drilling programs Reliable geological data modelling and reporting Improved exploration performance and advancement of priority targets Strong alignment between exploration activities and business priorities

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Geology, Geosciences, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline. Experience 10 15 years of relevant experience in geology, exploration, or resource development. Experience leading exploration drilling, geological modelling, and resource evaluation activities.

Skills That Matter

Exploration geology Resource evaluation Geological modelling Drilling and sampling programs Geological databases Technical reporting Data interpretation Contractor management Budget planning Risk management Stakeholder collaboration Technical leadership