معادن تعلن عن وظيفة جيولوجي أول II في قاعدة ميدانية، السعودية

Job purpose

Lead Geologist II, Exploration will oversee multiple exploration and resource development programs ensuring alignment with Maaden’s growth strategy and business plans. Reporting to the Director, Resource Development, oversee work programs, monitor performance, revise programs as needed, and apply technical standards to ensure safe, productive operations that support resource estimation and development planning. 

Key Accountabilities

• Be an active safety leader.
• Manage, and coordinate drilling programs for resource development, including near mine exploration, across multiple assets, adhering to safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Coordinate drilling activities, including contract management, equipment selection, and resource allocation, to ensure effective and efficient exploration outcomes.
• Collaborate with geologists, engineers, and other stakeholders to design drilling programs that align with project objectives, geological targets, and exploration priorities.
• Ensure the collection, management, and analysis of drilling data in accordance with industry standards and guidelines, focusing on delivering high-quality and reliable data for accurate resource estimation and reporting.
• Interpret drilling results and provide geological insights and recommendations to support resource estimation, optimization, and development planning decisions.
• Monitor drilling progress, evaluate drilling performance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance drilling efficiency and effectiveness.
• Mentor and develop junior geologists, providing guidance and technical support in resource development, including near mine exploration and drilling activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to confirm work plans are socially and environmentally responsible and Lands management through application of governance standards.
• Ensure collaboration between technical teams, study and supporting cross functional teams, and business partners to solve execution challenges and leverage synergies.
• Update and validate programs in response to new data and economic, social, and environmental conditions.
• Apply and govern the technical standards to confirm safe operations, productivity and drive standard methodology.

Minimum Qualification, Experience and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional Degree in Geological Science or related degree 

Minimum Experience:

• 12 years of experience in geology within the mining industry, with >5 years of experience across management roles. 
• Familiarity with KSA mining, minerals, and exploration sector (optional)

Maaden High Performance Competencies

• Leadership
• Achievement drive and results orientated
• Communication
• Developing others
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Analytical thinking

Skills

• Relevant regulations and compliance requirements
• DD and RC Drilling program management
• Current and anticipated new technologies and potential application
• Project Management fundamentals, Leadership, Strong communication and performance management skills
• MS office packages
• Advanced proficiency in designing exploration and resource development programs and portfolio management
• Competent ability to analyze complex data and derive meaningful insights
• Foundational proficiency with data visualization tools (PowerBI, 3D geological software, database software, resource modelling software)

• Competent written and verbal communication skills