Principal Geophysicist

The Saudi Geophysical Consulting Office Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Geophysicist to leverage extensive geoscience experience in driving exploration activities. The role involves mentoring geologists, applying geophysical techniques, and collaborating with various teams to achieve project goals. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a proven track record in discovery, and a passion for fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of geoscience experience focused on greenfield project generation.
• Extensive experience with potential fields and airborne geophysics.

Responsibilities

• Drive application of geophysics across various jurisdictions and scales.
• Mentor early-career geoscience professionals.
• Collaborate across the exploration group.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

University degree in geoscience or related field

MSc or PhD

Tools

Induced polarization

Electromagnetics

Gravity

Magnetics

Job description

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 projects.

The Principal Geophysicist is a multifaceted, experienced exploration professional with strong technical skills in applied geophysics, a solid geological background, and broad experience from near mine to continental scales across various 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 early-career geoscience professionals are also critical components of the role.

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

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Broad exploration experience in at least two different terrains and significant knowledge of at least three commodities, with understanding of two more or international recognition in a single commodity or exploration process.
2. Multicontinent experience.
3. Sound commercial skills and feasibility study experience.
4. Ability to commercialize technical expertise.
5. Wide experience and knowledge of applied exploration techniques.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Presents practical solutions and recognizes problem areas and areas for improvement; recommends specific actions.
• Generates geological ore body models supported by discoveries of likely ore.
• Articulates a clear program vision.
• Good judgment valued by others.
• Proven discovery history and strong pattern recognition.
• Ability to shift focus among commodities within a short time frame.
• Predicts the unknown based on familiar patterns.
• Recognizes what is not possible in nature.
• Applies historical experiences to long-term planning.
• Deals effectively with complexity.

Leadership and Personal Qualities:

• Good leadership skills and ability to develop others.
• Multicultural experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Passion for discovery and fieldwork.
• Self-motivated, able to prioritize, and work collaboratively.
• Enthusiasm for science, geology, and problem-solving challenges.

Desired Candidate Profile:

1. Minimum of 15 years of geoscience experience, including substantial focus on greenfield project generation, regional targeting, and exploration.
2. University degree in geoscience or a related field; an MSc or PhD is a strong asset.
3. Extensive experience with potential fields, induced polarization, magnetics, radiometric, gravity, electromagnetics, and airborne geophysics.
4. Significant experience applying geophysics to porphyry copper and magmatic nickel-copper PGE systems.
5. Experience in orogenic, VMS, epithermal exploration is a plus.
6. Ability to integrate geophysical data with geological observations effectively.
7. Proven leadership and team influence skills.
8. Results-oriented with excellent organizational and decision-making skills.
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working across diverse locations and cultures.
10. Proficient in spoken and written English.
11. Eligibility to work in the posting jurisdiction required.