Production Geology Superintendent (Gold)

VirtuCruit LLC; Najran; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtucruit, partnering with a leading Saudi mining group, seeks a Senior Production Geology Superintendent (Gold) to lead production geology, ore control and grade management at the mine site.

In this role you will drive geological interpretation, ore control models, resource reconciliation, and collaboration with mine planning, operations and technical teams to maximize ore recovery while minimizing dilution and losses. Open pit/underground experience preferred; strong leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Mining Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field.
• Professional certifications or postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production geology and ore control activities at the mine site.
• Supervise and mentor a team of mine geologists and geological technicians.
• Oversee geological mapping, sampling, logging, and data collection.
• Manage grade control drilling programs and ensure accurate ore delineation.
• Develop and maintain ore control models to support production planning.
• Monitor grade reconciliation between the geological model, mine production, and plant performance.
• Collaborate with mine planning and operations teams to support short- and long-term mine plans.
• Ensure geological data integrity and proper database management.
• Utilize geological modeling software to support resource interpretation and production decisions.
• Maintain compliance with company safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare regular geological reports and production updates.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Mining Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field

Tools

Leapfrog

Datamine

Surpac

Vulcan

Job description

Virtucruit is partnering with a leading mining company in Saudi Arabia, to appoint a Production Geology Superintendent (Gold) within the Mine Geology & Resource Development function.

This is a senior and operationally critical role , responsible for leading production geology and ore control activities to support efficient and sustainable gold mining operations. The position carries a clear mandate to strengthen geological processes, ensure accurate grade control, and optimize resource recovery across the mine site.

The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing geological interpretation, ore control practices, and resource reconciliation, working closely with mine planning, operations, and technical teams to maximize production performance while minimizing dilution and ore loss.

The successful candidate will work closely with mine planning, operations, and resource development teams to optimize ore recovery, reduce dilution, and support sustainable production performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production geology and ore control activities at the mine site.
• Supervise and mentor a team of mine geologists and geological technicians.
• Oversee geological mapping, sampling, logging, and data collection.
• Manage grade control drilling programs and ensure accurate ore delineation.
• Develop and maintain ore control models to support production planning.
• Monitor grade reconciliation between the geological model, mine production, and plant performance.
• Collaborate with mine planning and operations teams to support short- and long-term mine plans.
• Ensure geological data integrity and proper database management.
• Utilize geological modeling software to support resource interpretation and production decisions.
• Maintain compliance with company safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare regular geological reports and production updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Geology, Mining Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field.
• Professional certifications or postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in mining geology, preferably within gold mining operations.
• Strong experience in production geology, ore control, and grade management.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing geology teams in mining operations.
• Experience working in open pit or underground mining environments.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of gold deposit geology and mining processes.
• Experience with geological modeling and mining software such as Leapfrog, Datamine, Surpac, or Vulcan.
• Experience in grade control, resource reconciliation, and geological modeling.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and data management skills.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work in remote mining operations and multicultural environments