Senior Geologist

Maaden; Northern Borders Province; On-site; SAR 230,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Maaden in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Geologist to lead the grade control drilling team, develop procedures, and ensure safe mining across office, plant, field, and laboratory work. The role supports exploration programs within budget and provides technical expertise to staff and contractors.

Key tasks include building geological models, planning grade control drilling, QA/QC, and preparing reports, maps, and presentations while coordinating with mining and resource teams to meet refinery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of mining/geology experience.
• Experience in mine planning and scheduling essential.
• Ability to interpret geological data and generate reports.

Responsibilities

• Ensure EHS policy, procedures and systems are implemented and followed by all employees and contractors.
• Develop and update geological and resource models; interpret data; plan grade control drilling programs.
• Oversee sampling, QA/QC and database integrity; conduct production and grade reconciliation.
• Prepare geological reports, maps and technical presentations; coordinate with mining teams.
• Oversee monthly, weekly and daily grade control functions; act as the geology point of contact.
• Support budget planning and provide monthly progress reports.

Skills

Geology

Mine Planning

Data Analysis

Budget Management

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology / Geoscience / Geological Engineering / Mining Engineering

Tools

Surpac

Acquire

Minesched

XPAC

Job description

Job Title: Senior Geologist, Geology & Quality Control II

Department: Technical Engineering & Project Management

Job location: Al Baitha, Northern Frontier, Saudi Arabia

Working hours: 8 hours

Type of work: Full time

Job post end date: 10/25/2026

Maaden, established in 1997, is one of the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. We are leading the development of the mining industry to become the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy by building a world-class, unique, and fully integrated mining value chain.

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for the below mentioned position. This role offers a chance to contribute to our ambitious growth and play a key part in shaping the future of mining in the Kingdom.

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:

The Mine Senior Geologist will be responsible for developing personnel within the grade control drilling team, systems and procedures to provide safe and efficient mining practices.

Assigned in the various phases of office, plant, field or laboratory and geosciences work as assignments. Assists with the implementation of approved programs on specific licenses within budget guidelines and ensures technical quality and vastness of mineral deposits and safety of personnel. Participates in the development of exploration programs and budget. Collects and analyses material in mine. The role includes responsibility to provide technical expertise to all departments including Maaden employees and contractors who will operate within the mine.

Overall objectives are to provide the Geological expertise of the mining activities required to meet the Refinery bauxite requirement on grade whilst maximizing reserves, minimizing costs and maintaining standards in compliance with MA business plan, which includes adherence to health, safety and environmental objectives and policies.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

EHS

• Responsible for ensuring the company’s EHS policy, procedure, and systems are implemented and adhered to by all employees & contractors.
• Complete all site-specific audits associated with EHS requirement.

Technical Quality control

• Develop and update geological and resource models.
• Interpret geological, geophysical, and drilling data.
• Plan and manage grade control drilling programs.
• Oversee sampling, QA/QC, and database integrity.
• Conduct production and grade reconciliation activities.
• Prepare geological reports, maps, and technical presentations.
• Coordinate with mining, drilling, and resource teams.
• Ensure resource quality and compliance with customer specifications.

Production

• Overseeing the monthly, Weekly and daily grade control functions
• Act as the point of contact to the Mine and Refinery for all Geological issues that arise.

Planning

• Mine production Forecast, Short- and Medium-term Planning
• Planning and Implementation of Grade Control drilling programs as per mine plan

Budget & Reporting

• Participates in annual budget preparation, providing estimates on field and office expenses as well as new equipment required and maintenance.
• Assists with the preparation of monthly progress reports on field and office activities and submits to department.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geoscience, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related discipline.

Minimum 5 years of relevant mining/geology experience

Skills:

• This requires adequate planning and analytical skills and the ability to interpret sometimes complex data to reach optimal conclusions.
• Desirable to have hands-on experience in mining.
• Demonstrated ability to adopt / deploy analytical techniques and/or analytical standards.
• Moderate Data Analysis
• Relevant Tertiary Qualifications in Mining Engineering and Mineral Resource Management.
• Experience in mine planning and scheduling is essential.
• Knowledge of engineering techniques as they apply to ore body evaluation and mine operations.
• Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of geological software (Surpac / acquire / Minesched /XPAC ).
• Demonstrated ability of manage budget and contracts.