Senior Geologist, Special Project II

Maaden; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Geologist for its Special Projects team. This role requires expertise in geological investigations and the evaluation of unconventional mineral resources, including uranium and rare earth elements. Responsibilities include conducting advanced geoscientific analysis, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Geology and over 5 years of mineral exploration experience, along with a proactive mindset to navigate complex challenges.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mineral exploration with exposure to greenfield projects.
• Proven experience with unconventional mineral resources like uranium and rare earth.
• Familiarity with permitting protocols and ESG principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geological investigations and geoscientific analysis.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate permitting activities and ensure compliance.

Skills

Geological modeling

Resource estimation techniques

Stakeholder engagement

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or related

Master's degree in Mineral Economics or related

Job description

Job Description

Position Title

Sr. Geologist Special Project

Department & Function

Special Projects

Job Family

Exploration and Resource Development

Talent Pipeline

• Managing Business (MB)
• Managing Enterprise Function (MEF)
• Managing Function/Multiple Function (MF/MMF)
• Managing Managers (MM)
• Managing Others (MO)
• Managing Self – Technical Expert (MS/E)
• Managing Self – Operational (MS/O)

Organization Layer

N-1 N-2 N-3 N-4 and below

Reports to

Manager, Exploration Special Advance Stage Projects / Manager, Exploration Early Stage Special Projects

Job Band

E2 E1 M14 M13 M12 M11 M10 M9 M8 M7 M6 M5 M4 M3 M2 M1

Date Prepared/Revised

July 2025

Overall Job Purpose

The Senior Geologist – Special Projects provides high-impact strategic and technical leadership within Ma’aden’s Exploration Division, supporting the advancement of non-core mineral opportunities—including but not limited to uranium, rare earth elements, and other emerging commodities that fall outside the traditional portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geological investigations, advanced geoscientific analysis, and data interpretation to identify and evaluate unconventional resource targets.
• Coordinate permitting activities in compliance with national and international regulatory frameworks, ensuring timely and lawful project progression.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, including cross‑functional collaboration within Ma’aden and representation with external partners, regulators, and technical service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving multidisciplinary integration across geology, permitting, infrastructure planning, and government affairs to ensure cohesive and forward‑looking project execution.
• Facilitating the progression of non‑traditional resource targets in alignment with Ma’aden’s strategic exploration mandate and long‑term growth objectives.
• Acting as a subject‑matter expert, contributing to project design, technical reviews, and execution strategies within clearly defined operational and strategic parameters.

This role demands a proactive and innovative mindset, capable of navigating complex technical challenges, fostering cross‑functional collaboration, and ensuring regulatory compliance. It is central to Ma’aden’s efforts to responsibly explore and develop strategically significant mineral resources.

Decision‑Making Responsibilities

• Apply geological expertise to inform project direction, target prioritization, and resource evaluation.
• Coordinate technical work plans, manage geoscientific data inputs, and oversee field operations to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with project goals.
• Engage with external consultants, contractors, and service providers, ensuring technical integrity and alignment with Ma’aden’s standards and expectations.

Communications & Working Relationships

Internally

• Provides regular technical updates and supports delivery of assigned tasks in alignment with strategic direction.
• Collaborates on geological activities, data interpretation, and technical coordination across project workstreams.
• Participates in risk assessments by providing technical inputs and field‑level observations.

Externally

• Provides supporting technical documentation to regulatory bodies and participates in permitting‑related communications.
• Works with external advisors to review data, validate geological models, and apply best practices.
• Engages on technical studies or data‑sharing initiatives in support of emerging mineral investigations.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geophysics, or a closely related field.

Additional Qualifications (preferred)

Master’s degree in Mineral Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, or Public Policy.

Minimum Technical / Functional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in mineral exploration, with demonstrated exposure to greenfield and frontier project environments.
• Proven ability to contribute to the early‑stage evaluation of unconventional or strategic mineral resources such as uranium, rare earth elements, or other specialty commodities.
• Familiarity with permitting protocols, ESG principles, and national regulatory frameworks relevant to resource development.
• Proficient in geological modeling, resource estimation techniques, and managing workstreams across the exploration lifecycle.
• Working understanding of financial evaluation practices, budgeting principles, and risk‑adjusted analysis for speculative exploration targets.