Principal Geophysicist

Corporate Leadership Consult Ltd.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Corporate Leadership Consult Ltd. is seeking a senior geophysicist for field-focused leadership in Saudi Arabia.

Lead technical teams across continental to near-mine scales, mentor geoscientists, and drive discoveries by integrating IP, magnetic, gravity, EM and airborne data with geology.

Requires 15+ years in greenfield exploration, MSc/PhD preferred, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in greenfield exploration and geophysics.
• Bachelor's in Geoscience; MSc/PhD preferred.
• Proficiency in English; eligibility to work in Saudi Arabia.
• Experience in VMS, epithermal, orogenic systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams and district-scale projects.
• Coach junior staff, prioritize field activities, and drive discoveries.
• Integrate geophysical data with geological insights for target generation.
• Field-focused role with office-based technical leadership.

Skills

Geophysics methods

Leadership

Pattern recognition

Problem solving

Communication

Field leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Geoscience

MSc/PhD preferred

Tools

VMS experience

IP surveys

Magnetics/gravity/EM

Airborne surveys

Job description

• Provide geophysical expertise for global exploration, new opportunities, and existing projects.
• Work across scales (continental to near-mine) and diverse deposit types (e.g., porphyry copper, magmatic Ni-Cu-PGE).
• Mentor junior geoscientists and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Field-focused role with office-based technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams and district-scale projects.
• Coach junior staff, prioritize field activities, and drive discoveries.
• Integrate geophysical data with geological insights for target generation.
• Exploration Expertise:
  • Multicontinent experience (minimum 2 terrains, 3+ commodities).
  • Mastery of geophysical methods (IP, magnetics, gravity, EM, airborne surveys).
  • Feasibility study and ore-body modeling experience.
• Analytical Skills:
  • Strong pattern recognition, problem-solving, and predictive modeling.
  • Ability to integrate geophysical/geological data at multiple scales.
  • Discovery track record.
• Behavioral Skills:
  • Leadership, multicultural adaptability, and communication.
  • Passion for fieldwork, collaboration, and scientific problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Education:Bachelor's in Geoscience (MSc/PhD preferred).
• Experience:
  • 15+ years in greenfield exploration, regional targeting, and geophysics.
  • Proficiency in English; eligibility to work in Saudi Arabia.
• Assets:Experience in VMS, epithermal, orogenic systems.