Principal Specialist, Geophysics
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About the Role
Maaden seeks a Principal Geologist to lead identification and development of high-potential mineral exploration targets through advanced geological modeling and data integration. The role requires 10+ years in mineral exploration with a focus on target generation and mineral systems modeling.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Develop and refine regional and deposit scale geological models to support target generation
- Integrate geophysical, geochemical, and remote sensing datasets to identify prospective areas
- Lead target ranking and prioritization processes in collaboration with exploration teams
- Provide technical leadership in mineral systems analysis and predictive targeting
- Mentor junior geologists and contribute to capability development across the team
- Collaborate with external consultants, research institutions, and internal stakeholders
- Ensure all target generation activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field; Master’s or PhD preferred
- 10+ years in mineral exploration with a strong focus on target generation and mineral systems modeling
- Expertise in mineral systems and predictive geological modeling
- Proficiency in GIS, 3D modeling, and data integration tools
- Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
- Effective communication and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
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Job Purpose
- To lead the identification and development of high potential mineral exploration targets through advanced geological modeling, data integration, and strategic analysis.
- The Principal Geologist will play a critical role in shaping the exploration pipeline by applying mineral systems thinking and leveraging cutting edge geoscientific tools to discover new opportunities.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop and refine regional and deposit scale geological models to support target generation.
- Integrate geophysical, geochemical, and remote sensing datasets to identify prospective areas.
- Lead target ranking and prioritization processes in collaboration with exploration teams.
- Provide technical leadership in mineral systems analysis and predictive targeting.
- Mentor junior geologists and contribute to capability development across the team.
- Collaborate with external consultants, research institutions, and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure all target generation activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Minimum Qualifications, Experience And Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field. Master’s or PhD preferred.
- 10+ years in mineral exploration with a strong focus on target generation and mineral systems modeling.
- Expertise in mineral systems and predictive geological modeling
- Proficiency in GIS, 3D modeling, and data integration tools
- Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
- Effective communication and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
Ma’aden High Performance Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Technical Mastery
- Collaboration and Influence
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Results Orientation
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