Principal Geoscience Specialist

Corporate Leadership Consult Ltd.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Ma’aden is seeking an senior geoscience leader in Saudi Arabia to design and oversee exploration programs across multiple commodities. You will guide field teams, model ore bodies, and select drill sites to advance discoveries within Archean terrains, leveraging GIS, geophysics, and robust QA/QC practices.

The role requires 15+ years in greenfield to resource definition exploration, with fluency in English (Arabic advantageous).

Qualifications

• MSc/PhD in Geoscience is essential.
• 15+ years in greenfield/brownfield exploration (grassroots to resource definition).
• Fluent English; Arabic advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement exploration methodologies, SOPs, and feasibility studies.
• Lead ore body modeling and drill-site selection, ensuring discoveries.
• Apply multi-commodity expertise (Cu, Ni, Zn, Li, Au, REE, etc.) in Archean terrains.
• Mentor field geologists and lead cross-functional teams.
• Develop business unit strategies and reprioritize projects.

Skills

Multicontinent exploration experience

GIS ArcPro

Geophysics

QA/QC

Data management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

MSc/PhD in Geoscience

Tools

ArcPro GIS

Geophysics methods

Data management systems

Job description

• Design and implement exploration methodologies, SOPs, and feasibility studies.
• Solve complex geological problems (e.g., structure, mineralogy) in the field.
• Lead ore body modeling and drill-site selection, ensuring discoveries.
• Apply multi-commodity expertise (Cu, Ni, Zn, Li, Au, REE, etc.) in Archean terrains.

Team Development

• Mentor field geologists, ensuring skill development in modern exploration techniques.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects/budgets.

Strategic & Operational

• Develop business unit strategies and reprioritize projects.
• Represent Ma’aden externally (conferences, media) and internally as a subject-matter expert.

Required Skills

Technical

• Multicontinent exploration experience in ≥2 terrains and ≥3 commodities.
• Mastery of GIS (ArcPro), geophysics, QA/QC, and data management.
• Field operations leadership (mapping, sampling, safety compliance).

Behavioral

• Leadership:Strong mentorship, multicultural team management.
• Communication:Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Problem-Solving:Pattern recognition, predictive modeling, and adaptability.

Management

• Proven track record in program design, budget management, and delivering targets.

Qualifications

• Education:MSc/PhD in Geoscience (essential).
• Experience:
  • 15+ years in greenfield/brownfield exploration (grassroots to resource definition).
  • Discovery history and proven project management skills.
• Language:Fluent English (Arabic advantageous).