Lead Geologist

Maaden
Saudi Arabia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 10-15 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Stakeholder collaboration","Technical leadership","Risk management","Contractor management","Budget planning"]

Drive mineral resource discovery and growth across the exploration portfolio by translating geological interpretation and drilling outcomes into stronger resource confidence, mine development options, and investment-ready recommendations. Lead exploration drilling, mapping, sampling, and field programs while maintaining and validating geological data, geological models, and technical reporting. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align exploration with business priorities and maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and reporting standards.

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Maaden
Maaden
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Lead Geologist

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Job Summary

Drive mineral resource discovery and growth across the exploration portfolio by translating geological interpretation and drilling outcomes into stronger resource confidence, mine development options, and investment-ready recommendations. Lead exploration drilling, mapping, sampling, and field programs while maintaining and validating geological data, geological models, and technical reporting. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align exploration with business priorities and maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and reporting standards.
Location: Saudi Arabia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Shape exploration plans to advance priority targets and resource growth opportunities.
  • •Lead exploration drilling, mapping, sampling, and field activities across assigned assets.
  • •Maintain and validate geological data capture, interpretation, reporting, and geological databases.
  • •Develop geological models and technical outputs to strengthen resource evaluation.
  • •Coordinate contractors and align exploration activities with mining, study, and business priorities while ensuring compliance with safety and reporting standards.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geosciences, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
  • •10–15 years of relevant experience in geology, exploration, or resource development.
  • •Experience leading exploration drilling, geological modelling, and resource evaluation activities.
  • •Ability to develop geological models and deliver technical outputs for resource evaluation.
  • •Experience with geological databases, quality controls, and technical reporting.
Experience:10-15 yearsMineral explorationResource developmentMining
Education:Bachelor's in Geology, Geosciences, Earth Sciences (or related discipline)
Skills:Stakeholder collaborationTechnical leadershipRisk managementContractor managementBudget planning

Company Brief

Maaden
Ma’aden (Saudi Arabian Mining Company) is a Riyadh‑based, state‑linked mining and metals group developing integrated value chains across gold, phosphate, aluminium, copper and industrial minerals to support Saudi Arabia’s industrial transformation and Vision 2030.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Founded: 1997
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