Lead Geoscience Data Architect

saudigeophysical; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

saudigeophysical is seeking a Chief Database Geoscientist to oversee database infrastructure and integration with exploration workflows. You will tailor procedures and the database design to fit the needs of the exploration team, ensuring data integrity and quality across projects.

You will lead a team of database geoscientists, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive data-driven decisions while maintaining a focus on accuracy and scalable data management practices.

Qualifications

• Proficient in SQL and SQL Server Management Studio.
• Experience with Fusion, DataShed or Aquire.
• Geological database experience at major/mining firms with large portfolios.
• Experience implementing a database system at a new site.
• Focus on error prevention and data integrity.
• Detail oriented with ability to recognize anomalous data.
• Ability to integrate exploration principles with data management.
• Knowledge of Python and big data analytical tools.
• Proficient in BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong leadership and ability to develop others.

Responsibilities

• Adapt and customize procedures and the database structure to support the exploration team.
• Support and maintain the integrity and quality of exploration data.
• Lead and manage a team of database geoscientists.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail oriented

Mentoring / developing others

Multi-cultural experience

Adaptability

Delegation

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Exploration principles knowledge

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

SQL

Fusion

DataShed

Aquire

Python

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

saudigeophysical is seeking a Chief Database Geoscientist to oversee database infrastructure and integration with exploration workflows. You will tailor procedures and the database design to fit the needs of the exploration team, ensuring data integrity and quality across projects.

You will lead a team of database geoscientists, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive data-driven decisions while maintaining a focus on accuracy and scalable data management practices.