Assistant Field Operations Manager Ground Magnetics

About the Role

Musanadah Facilities Management is seeking an Assistant Field Operations Manager - Ground Magnetics to lead daily ground magnetic survey operations in Riyadh. This full-time role involves ensuring survey crews execute approved plans safely, efficiently, and to the required technical quality. The position combines field leadership with hands-on technical acquisition, positioning, QA/QC, and data processing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and issue daily/weekly ground magnetics survey plans, line/station assignments, and crew priorities, tracking progress and adjusting for constraints.
• Lead multiple crews and provide hands-on technical support for GEM Systems GSM-19 * Overhauser magnetometer setup, acquisition, console use, troubleshooting, and safe handling.
• Oversee field QA/QC for data completeness, line continuity, positioning quality, noise/spikes, coverage gaps, and re-survey decisions.
• Ensure daily magnetic data transfer, validation, organization, backup, and processing using GEMLink+ or approved software, including diurnal correction, profiling, line-path review, and basic mapping/modeling.
• Manage GPS/GNSS-supported navigation and positioning, including coordinate/line guidance and available SBAS, DGPS, or RTK correction workflows.
• Train and coach Senior Crew Leads, Crew Leads, and field personnel in acquisition technique, equipment handling, positioning, QA/QC, data workflow, troubleshooting, and safe working practices.
• Coordinate with the Field Operations Manager and HSE team, conducting pre-start/toolbox coordination and maintaining strong HSE leadership, journey management, heat controls, and emergency readiness.
• Provide concise daily updates covering achieved coverage, repeats, QA/QC issues, equipment readiness, safety observations, productivity, and the next-day survey plan.

Experience and Competencies

• Proven experience supervising field crews and converting survey plans into safe, achievable daily work programs.
• Good knowledge of HSE requirements for remote field operations, including hazard identification, toolbox meetings, journey management, and emergency response.
• Strong leadership, training, problem-solving, reporting, and data-integrity skills.

Required Experience

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience. Experience in remote desert or GCC environments is an advantage.

Work Environment

This role requires a candidate who is medically fit and willing to work hands-on in remote desert field conditions.

Application Process

Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.