Senior Geologist

SAUDI ARABIAN RESOURCES COMPANY; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

SAUDI ARABIAN RESOURCES COMPANY in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Geologist to lead regional exploration campaigns and oversee drilling programs, ensuring safety and budget compliance while delivering quality subsurface data. You will develop 3D geological models, estimate resources, and coordinate with labs, regulators, and field teams.

Strong experience with Leapfrog, Micromine, Surpac and field rotations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Geology or Earth Sciences; MSc in Economic Geology preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in hard-rock gold exploration and resource estimation.
• Advanced proficiency in Leapfrog Geo, Micromine, or Surpac for 3D resource interpretation.
• Knowledge of MIM licensing, Saudi regulations, and mineral reporting standards.
• Willingness to field rotate in remote desert and mountainous terrain.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute regional exploration campaigns for gold.
• Oversee drilling programs (RC and core) per plans and budgets.
• Conduct systematic core logging, mapping, sampling.
• Develop 3D geological models and estimate resources.
• Prepare license documents and compliance reports for MIM.
• Implement QA/QC with certified reference materials and labs.
• Coordinate drilling contractors, geophysical providers, and labs.
• Provide geological input to metallurgical tests and mine planning.
• Lead and train field staff, enforcing HSE on remote campaigns.

Skills

Geology expertise

Budget management

Team leadership

QA/QC

Remote field operations

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology or Earth Sciences

Master of Science in Economic Geology

Tools

Leapfrog Geo

Micromine

Surpac

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• - Exploration Campaign Design and Execution The incumbent plans and supervises regional and detailed exploration programs to target structurally controlled gold mineralization within approved license boundaries
• - Drilling Program Management The role oversees reverse circulation and diamond core drilling operations to ensure adherence to approved drill plans safety protocols and budget constraints
• - Geological Data Acquisition and Logging The geologist conducts systematic core logging structural mapping and lithogeochemical sampling to capture accurate subsurface geological information
• - Resource Modeling and Estimation The position develops and maintains three-dimensional geological models using industry-standard software to calculate indicated and inferred mineral resources
• - Regulatory and Licensing Documentation The incumbent prepares technical annexes reserve statements and compliance reports required for MIM license renewals and progression approvals
• - QA QC Protocol Implementation The geologist establishes and monitors quality assurance procedures by inserting certified reference materials and tracking assay laboratory performance
• - Contractor and Vendor Coordination The role manages relationships with drilling contractors geophysical survey providers and assay laboratories to maintain project timelines and technical standards
• - Cross-Functional Technical Support The incumbent provides geological input to metallurgical test work programs and collaborates with mine planning engineers to define future ore boundaries
• - Field Team Leadership and Training The geologist supervises junior technical staff and field technicians while enforcing strict HSE protocols during remote exploration campaigns

Success Metrics

• - Completes resource estimation updates for at least three priority exploration targets and submits technical packages to MIM within twelve months
• - Reduces drilling program cost per meter by ten percent through optimized hole planning and contractor performance management
• - Establishes a fully validated QA QC protocol that achieves zero critical data rejections during external resource audits
• - Delivers a comprehensive geological model that integrates historical data with newly acquired drill results to refine mineable reserve boundaries
• - Trains and certifies two junior geologists in core logging standards and field data management procedures
• - Maintains a one hundred percent compliance rate with MIM reporting deadlines and environmental baseline submission requirements
• - Achieves a ninety-five percent or higher core recovery rate across all active drilling campaigns through continuous monitoring and contractor feedback

Qualifications

• - Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or Earth Sciences from an accredited university, with a Master of Science degree in Economic Geology strongly preferred.
• - Possesses a minimum of ten years of progressive experience in hard-rock gold exploration and resource estimation within the Arabian Shield or comparable geological settings.
• - Demonstrates advanced proficiency in geological modeling software such as Leapfrog Geo, Micromine, or Surpac for three-dimensional resource interpretation.
• - Exhibits thorough knowledge of MIM licensing requirements, Saudi environmental regulations, and international mineral reporting frameworks.
• - Maintains a valid Saudi driving license and demonstrates readiness to conduct extended field rotations in remote desert and mountainous terrain.
• - Proven ability to manage multi-contractor exploration budgets while maintaining strict cost control and schedule adherence.
• - Delivers clear technical presentations and written reports to senior management, regulatory bodies, and external audit committees.
• - Operates independently during remote field campaigns and translates geological findings into commercially viable exploration strategies.

Preferred / Nice-to-have

• - Holds professional registration as a Competent Person or Qualified Person under recognized international reporting standards.
• - Possesses prior experience coordinating metallurgical test work programs for refractory or free-milling gold deposits.
• - Demonstrates working knowledge of geophysical inversion techniques and remote sensing applications for target generation.
• - Has previously contributed to feasibility studies or bankable feasibility reports for mining projects in the GCC region.