Senior Specialist, Geology

Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC); Medina; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC) is seeking an experienced geologist for mining and exploration roles. You will conduct mapping, sampling, logging, and data interpretation to build robust geological models and deliver resource reports and technical assessments.

Ideal candidates have 8–12 years in mining or exploration, with strong experience in modelling, resource estimation, drilling, and technical reporting, and a proven ability to mentor junior staff while ensuring HSE compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree or relevant professional membership is preferred.
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in mining, exploration, or resource geology.
• Experience in geological modelling, resource estimation, drilling, and technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conducts geological mapping.
• Sampling.
• Logging.
• Data interpretation.
• Develops and reviews geological models.
• Resource reports and technical assessments.
• Identifies geological uncertainties and mitigates risks.
• Supports exploration plans and monitors drilling programs.
• Evaluates exploration targets and future opportunities.
• Provides geological advice to planning, engineering, and operations teams.
• Maintains geological data documentation and reporting standards.
• Monitors geological risks and ensures HSE and regulatory compliance.
• Mentors junior personnel to improve geological practices.

Skills

Geological interpretation

Geostatistics

Core logging

Exploration program management

Data validation

Technical reporting

Communication

Analytical thinking

Coaching

Knowledge transfer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Master's degree or professional membership preferred

Job description

• Conducts geological mapping
• sampling
• logging
• and data interpretation
• Develops and reviews geological models
• resource reports
• and technical assessments
• Identifies geological uncertainties and recommends mitigation actions
• Exploration and Operational Support Plans and monitors drilling programs and exploration campaigns
• Evaluates exploration targets and recommends future opportunities
• Provides geological advice to planning
• engineering
• and operational teams
• Standards and Improvement Maintains geological data
• documentation
• and reporting standards
• Monitors geological risks and applies HSE and regulatory requirements
• Improves geological practices and mentors junior personnel

What Success Looks Like

• Geological data and models are accurate
• complete
• and reliable
• Exploration programs deliver high-quality geological information
• Geological risks and uncertainties are identified and addressed
• Technical recommendations improve planning and operational decisions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Master s degree or relevant professional membership is preferred.
• Experience 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in mining, exploration, or resource geology.
• Experience in geological modelling, resource estimation, drilling, and technical reporting.

Skills That Matter

• Geological interpretation and modelling
• Mineral resource estimation and geostatistics
• Core logging and sampling
• Exploration program management
• Geological data quality and validation
• Technical reporting and communication
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Coaching and knowledge transfer