Principal Geophysicist

Saudi Geophysical; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 93,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geoscience company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Principal Geophysicist to drive applied geophysics across various jurisdictions. This role requires strong leadership skills, extensive exploration experience across multiple commodities, and a commitment to developing less experienced geoscientists. The ideal candidate will have a history of successful discoveries and the ability to collaborate effectively within diverse teams. Passion for science and exploration is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in applied geophysics across various commodities.
• Strong geological background and exploration experience.
• Ability to mentor earlier career geoscience professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead exploration in multiple terrains and commodities.
• Conduct feasibility studies and apply technical expertise.
• Develop and mentor geological teams across exploration camps.

Skills

Geophysical expertise

Leadership

Commercial skills

Communication

Mentorship

Pattern recognition

Self-motivation

Passion for discovery

Job description

Overview

Principal Geophysicist is an experienced geoscientist who will help drive the application of geophysics across a range of jurisdictions, scales, and commodities. Contribute subject matter expertise to global generative exploration activities, evaluation of new opportunities, and existing Maaden projects.

The Principal Geophysicist is a multifaceted, experienced exploration professional with strong technical skills in applied geophysics, solid geological background, and broad experience from near mine to continental scales across a range of deposit types and commodities. Confirmed leadership skills, a track record of discovery, and the ability to collaborate across the exploration group are imperative. Development and mentorship of earlier career geoscience professionals is also a critical component of the role.

Work through all Maaden exploration camps and assist/mentor all geologists in the field.

Responsibilities

• Broad exploration in many different terrains (at least 2) and significant knowledge of at least 3 commodities, understanding a further 2 or international recognition in single commodity or exploration process
• Multicontinent experience
• Sound commercial skills
• Feasibility study experience
• Commercializes technical expertise
• Wide experience and knowledge of applied exploration techniques
• Presents practical solutions
• Recognizes problem areas and areas for improvement; recommends specific actions
• Generates geological ore body models proved by discoveries of likely ore
• Articulates a program vision
• Good judgment valued by others
• Discovery history
• Strong pattern recognition
• Able to shift commodity focus within short time frame
• Predicts the unknown based on the familiar
• Readily recognizes what in nature is not possible
• Applying historical experiences to longer range planning
• Deals with complexity
• Good leadership skills
• Develops others
• Multi-cultural experience
• Strong communication skills
• A passion for discovery and a desire to spend time in the field
• An ability to self-motivate, prioritize activities, and work collaboratively
• Passion and enthusiasm for science, geology and problem solving challenges

Qualifications

• Earned authority
• Maturity
• Strong internal and external networks
• Skilled operations or technical leader
• Media and external presentations
• Managed teams in at least one foreign culture
• Shares geological knowledge