Principal Geophysicist

SAUDI GEOPHYSICAL CONSULTING OFFICE (A Sole Proprietorship); Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Principal Geophysicist to apply geophysics across various jurisdictions and commodities. The role requires strong technical skills, leadership abilities, and experience in mentoring early-career geoscience professionals. The ideal candidate will contribute to global exploration activities and support existing projects.

Qualifications

• Broad exploration experience in various terrains and commodities.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to develop others.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring field geologists and contributing to exploration activities.
• Working through all Maaden exploration camps.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

Principal Geophysicist

The Principal Geophysicist is an experienced geoscientist responsible for applying geophysics across various jurisdictions, scales, and commodities. This role involves contributing subject matter expertise to global exploration activities, evaluating new opportunities, and supporting existing Maaden projects.

The ideal candidate is a multifaceted exploration professional with strong technical skills in applied geophysics, a solid geological background, and broad experience from near-mine to continental scales across different deposit types and commodities. Leadership skills, a proven track record of discovery, and the ability to collaborate across teams are essential. Developing and mentoring early-career geoscience professionals is also a key component of this role.

Responsibilities include working through all Maaden exploration camps, mentoring field geologists, and contributing to exploration activities.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Broad exploration experience in at least two different terrains and significant knowledge of at least three commodities, with understanding of an additional two or international recognition in a single commodity or exploration process.
• Multicontinent experience.
• Sound commercial skills and feasibility study experience.
• Ability to commercialize technical expertise.
• Extensive knowledge of applied exploration techniques.

Core Skills and Competencies

• Practical problem-solving and solution presentation.
• Ability to recognize problem areas, recommend actions, and generate geological ore body models leading to discoveries.
• Ability to articulate a clear program vision.
• Good judgment and strong pattern recognition.
• Ability to shift focus between commodities quickly.
• Predictive skills based on experience and recognition of natural impossibilities.
• Applying historical knowledge to long-term planning and managing complexity.

Leadership and Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership skills and ability to develop others.
• Experience working in multicultural environments and managing teams internationally.
• Excellent communication skills, including media and external presentations.
• Passion for discovery, fieldwork, and scientific problem solving.
• Self-motivated, organized, and collaborative.
• Enthusiasm for science, geology, and exploration challenges.

Additional Qualities

• Earned authority and maturity.
• Strong internal and external networks.
• Operational or technical leadership skills.
• Experience in external communications and media.
• Ability to share geological knowledge effectively.