Principal Geochemist

Corporate Leadership Consult Ltd.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Corporate Leadership Consult Ltd. seeks a seasoned geochemist to lead multidisciplinary exploration programs across diverse terrains, driving discovery with multi-commodity expertise.

You will design sampling strategies, develop SOPs, and interpret geochemical data within integrated geological models, while mentoring junior staff and advancing technology adoption.

Qualifications

• Seasoned geochemist with discoveries and multi-commodity expertise.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Experience across diverse geological settings.
• Bachelor’s and MSc/PhD in Geoscience preferred.
• Proficient in geochemical software, GIS, and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Design/implement geochemical sampling programs for mineral exploration.
• Develop methodologies, SOPs, and predictive models for ore targeting.
• Interpret geochemical data to identify anomalies/mineralization patterns.
• Integrate geochemical data with geological models.
• Mentor field geologists and ensure team development in geochemical techniques.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Support feasibility studies and resource estimation.
• Approve drill site selection and prioritize exploration targets.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Multicontinent experience

Geochemical software

GIS (ArcPro)

Statistical tools

Pattern recognition

Problem solving in covered terrains

Discovery history

Commodity focus shift

Leadership

Mentorship

Cross-cultural collaboration

Fieldwork passion

English communication

Program design

Country/area management

Business strategy

Multidisciplinary teams

Budget management

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Geoscience

MSc/PhD in Geoscience

Job description

• Design/implement geochemical sampling programs for mineral exploration.
• Develop methodologies, SOPs, and predictive models for ore targeting.
• Interpret geochemical data to identify anomalies/mineralization patterns.
• Integrate geochemical data with geological models.
• Mentor field geologists and ensure team development in geochemical techniques.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Support feasibility studies and resource estimation.

Operational & Strategic:

• Approve drill site selection and prioritize exploration targets.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Required Skills

Technical/Cognitive:

• Multicontinent experience (Archean Crust expertise preferred).
• Proficiency in geochemical software, GIS (ArcPro), and statistical tools.
• Strong pattern recognition and problem-solving in covered terrains.
• Discovery history and ability to shift commodity focus rapidly.

Behavioral:

• Leadership, mentorship, and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Passion for fieldwork and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication (English) for internal/external stakeholders.

Management:

• Program design, country/area management, and business strategy implementation.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A seasoned geochemist with a track record of discoveries and multi-commodity expertise.
• Combines deep technical knowledge with leadership to drive exploration innovation.
• Adaptable to diverse geological settings and committed to mentoring junior staff.
• Bachelor’s + MSc/PhD in Geoscience (preferred).