Manager, IM & NM Projects/ Exploration Genex East

Ma’aden; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced professional to oversee a team of geologists and manage advanced-stage exploration of Industrial Minerals and New Materials. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Geoscience or Mining Engineering, and a minimum of 10 years of experience in the mining industry, including 3 years in management. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management, analytical, and communication skills, and be advocates for a safety-first culture.

Benefits

Career Growth

Competitive Salaries

Comprehensive Package

Inclusive Work Environment

Work-Life Balance

Employee wellness

Qualifications

• 10+ years in geology in the mining industry, with 3+ years in management roles.
• Familiarity with KSA mining and exploration sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of geologists and oversee advanced-stage exploration.
• Implement strategic plans for exploration of IM and NM.
• Evaluate new IM and NM deposits and monitor exploration budgets.
• Promote safety culture and implement EHSS management system.

Skills

Project management skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of JORC and N143-401 standards

Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)

Technical skills in geosciences

Strong communication skills

Expertise in exploration positions

Safety advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience or Mining Engineering

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

Oversee and manage a team of geologists. Contribute to the advanced‑stage exploration of Industrial Minerals (IM) & New Materials (NM) operations strategy to deliver resources in core commodities and to fulfil Exploration & Resource Development (ERD) strategy. Contribute to meeting corporate Strategy 2040 focusing on areas with highest geological potential.

Key Accountabilities

• Support target identification testing and delineation across advanced‑stage IM & NM commodities.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the exploration of advanced‑stage IM & NM, including targets, cost management etc.
• Direct and oversee the identification and evaluation of new IM & NM deposits with potential for economic or industrial development purposes.
• Lead and contribute to the creation of advanced‑stage IM & NM exploration operations plans, budgets, and justifications to forecast potential cost of exploration activities. Monitor IM & NM exploration budgets and report budgets status to prevent over and underspending.
• Manage, monitor, and assess advanced‑stage IM & NM exploration KPIs (drill targets, new resources, etc.).
• Oversee, plan, and manage all geological research activities within your team of geologists. Act as an expert in the field of geology.
• Oversee, prepare, and provide accurate and timely advanced‑stage IM & NM exploration operations reports to relevant internal and external parties and stakeholders as required.
• Manage the design, coordination, and management of IM & NM exploration programs and site investigations to identify deposits amenable to economic extractive operations in future.
• Promote a “Safety First” culture in advanced‑stage IM & NM 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.
• Drive automation, new technologies, artificial intelligence, digitalization, advanced analytics, and data‑driven optimization to streamline advanced‑stage IM & NM exploration operations.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience and / or Mining Engineering
• Experience in target generation & grassroots exploration

Minimum Experience

10 years of experience in geology within mining industry, with 3 years of experience across management roles. 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 NM exploration sites & supervise licensing process
• Solid analytical skills to assess project feasibility
• Excellent negotiation skills to ensure buy‑in of government officials
• Extensive knowledge of JORC and N143-401 standards for mineral sampling
• Broad 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 advanced exploration‑related positions
• Become safety advocate - anywhere and everywhere and foster safety culture across team members

Benefits

1. Career Growth
2. Competitive Salaries
3. Comprehensive Package
4. Inclusive Work Environment
5. Work‑Life Balance
6. Employee wellness