Section Head, Geology

Maaden Saudi Arabian Mining Company

Saudi Arabia

On-site

SAR 400,000 - 800,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Maaden Saudi Arabian Mining Company seeks a Section Head, Geology to lead copper exploration programs, mature resource opportunities, and deliver high-confidence interpretations that support mining studies and long-term growth.

You will oversee mapping, drilling, logging, sampling, and data integration to ensure robust resource assessments and safe, compliant operations within the copper portfolio.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

Translate exploration strategy into geological programs that accelerate copper resource discovery and project advancement.
Identify, rank, and mature exploration targets based on geological potential, risk, and business value.
Deliver high-confidence geological interpretations that support resource growth and project investment decisions.
Govern geological mapping, drilling, sampling, logging, and interpretation activities to ensure technical integrity.
Strengthen geological models through integration of field, geophysical, geochemical, and drilling data.
Improve resource confidence through leading geological methodologies and standards.
Deliver exploration campaigns safely, efficiently, and within schedules and budgets.
Optimize exploration expenditure by prioritizing high-value targets and technical work programs.
Ensure timely reporting of exploration results, discoveries, and key geological insights.
Maintain compliance with exploration, environmental, safety, and governance requirements.
Manage geological risks through robust reviews, assurance processes, and data validation.
Ensure exploration data quality, integrity, and accessibility for future studies.

Skills

Mineral Exploration

Economic Geology

Copper Deposit Evaluation

Geological Mapping & Interpretation

Resource Modeling & Estimation

Geoscience Data Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology

Master’s degree in Geology or related field

Job description

Job Title: Section Head, Geology

Reporting to: Manager, Copper Projects

Business Unit / Function: Exploration & Resource Development

Department: E&RD, Base Metals (BM Exploration)

Grade: M11

Why This Role Matters

The Section Head, Geology plays a critical role in advancing Maaden’s Base Metals Exploration strategy by leading geological programs that identify, evaluate, and mature copper resource opportunities within the exploration portfolio. The role ensures the generation of high-quality geological data, robust resource interpretations, and exploration insights that support investment decisions and long-term resource growth.

The position creates value by optimizing exploration outcomes, improving geological confidence, and accelerating the progression of exploration targets into economically viable mineral resources. Through technical leadership, governance, and team development, the role strengthens exploration performance, reduces geological risk, and contributes to the sustainable growth of Maaden’s copper business.

What You Will Deliver

Strategy Execution & Resource Growth

Translate exploration strategy into geological programs that accelerate copper resource discovery and project advancement.
Identify, rank, and mature exploration targets based on geological potential, risk, and business value.
Deliver high-confidence geological interpretations that support resource growth and project investment decisions.

Geological Excellence

Govern geological mapping, drilling, sampling, logging, and interpretation activities to ensure technical integrity.
Strengthen geological models through effective integration of field, geophysical, geochemical, and drilling data.
Improve resource confidence through the application of industry-leading geological methodologies and standards.

Exploration Program Delivery

Deliver exploration campaigns safely, efficiently, and within approved schedules and budgets.
Optimize exploration expenditure by prioritizing high-value targets and technical work programs.
Ensure timely reporting of exploration results, discoveries, and key geological insights.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Maintain compliance with exploration, environmental, safety, and corporate governance requirements.
Manage geological risks through robust technical reviews, assurance processes, and data validation.
Ensure exploration data quality, integrity, and accessibility for future studies and resource evaluations.

Stakeholder & Technical Leadership

Build strong alignment with exploration, resource geology, mining, technical services, and project development teams.
Provide expert geological guidance that supports business planning, project studies, and portfolio decisions.
Represent geological outcomes and recommendations to senior management and technical review forums.

People Leadership & Capability Building

Develop a high-performing geology team through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
Strengthen succession readiness and technical capability across the geology function.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.

Preferred

Master’s degree in Geology, Economic Geology, or a related field.

Experience

10-12 years of relevant geological exploration experience within mining or mineral resource development.
Proven experience in base metals exploration, preferably copper exploration projects.
Experience leading geological field programs, drilling campaigns, and resource evaluation activities.
Demonstrated people leadership and team development experience.

Skills That Matter

Functional Expertise