Lead Geologist, II
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About the Role
Ma'aden is hiring a Lead Geologist II to oversee exploration and resource development programs in Riyadh. You will manage drilling programs, mentor junior geologists, and ensure alignment with growth strategy.
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Responsibilities
- Be an active safety leader
- Manage and coordinate drilling programs for resource development
- Coordinate drilling activities including contract management, equipment selection, and resource allocation
- Collaborate with geologists, engineers, and other stakeholders to design drilling programs
- Ensure collection, management, and analysis of drilling data in accordance with industry standards
- Interpret drilling results and provide geological insights and recommendations
- Monitor drilling progress, evaluate drilling performance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Mentor and develop junior geologists
- Collaborate with stakeholders to confirm work plans are socially and environmentally responsible
- Ensure collaboration between technical teams and business partners
- Update and validate programs in response to new data and conditions
- Apply and govern technical standards to confirm safe operations and productivity
Requirements
- Professional Degree in Geological Science or related degree
- 12 years of experience in geology within the mining industry
- >5 years of experience across management roles
- Familiarity with KSA mining, minerals, and exploration sector (optional)
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Job Purpose
- Lead Geologist II, Exploration will oversee multiple exploration and resource development programs ensuring alignment with Maaden’s growth strategy and business plans.
Key Accountabilities
- Be an active safety leader.
- Manage, and coordinate drilling programs for resource development, including near mine exploration, across multiple assets.
- Coordinate drilling activities, including contract management, equipment selection, and resource allocation.
- Collaborate with geologists, engineers, and other stakeholders to design drilling programs.
- Ensure the collection, management, and analysis of drilling data in accordance with industry standards.
- Interpret drilling results and provide geological insights and recommendations.
- Monitor drilling progress, evaluate drilling performance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentor and develop junior geologists.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to confirm work plans are socially and environmentally responsible.
- Ensure collaboration between technical teams, study and supporting cross functional teams, and business partners.
- 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 Qualifications
- Professional Degree in Geological Science or related degree
- 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
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