Senior Exploration Geologist — Strategy & Discovery Lead

Fugro; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading exploration company is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist to provide technical leadership and strategic direction in mineral exploration. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years' experience, including 5 in a senior role, with strong expertise in geological modeling, GIS software, and project management. The role focuses on driving business growth, overseeing project lifecycles, and integrating various geoscience data for optimal exploration targeting. This position is based in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in mineral exploration.
• At least 5 years in a senior or principal consulting role.
• High proficiency in geological modeling and GIS software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire project lifecycle for major mining programs.
• Drive business growth and identify opportunities.
• Develop and execute multi-project exploration strategies.

Skills

Geological modeling

GIS software proficiency

Business development

Project management

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Geology

Tools

Leapfrog

Surpac

Micromine

ArcGIS

Job description

A leading exploration company is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist to provide technical leadership and strategic direction in mineral exploration. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years' experience, including 5 in a senior role, with strong expertise in geological modeling, GIS software, and project management. The role focuses on driving business growth, overseeing project lifecycles, and integrating various geoscience data for optimal exploration targeting. This position is based in Saudi Arabia.