Senior Geologist📣 Job Ad

About Saudi Gold Refinery Co.

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is a Saudi mining and precious-metals company specializing in the refining of gold and precious metals, bullion production, and value-added services. Operating within the Kingdom’s mining value chain, SGR aligns with Vision 2030 mining objectives and adheres to regulatory frameworks set by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM), along with applicable Saudi and international standards. The company produces responsibly sourced, traceable, and certified bullion, operating to LBMA Good Delivery and ISO-aligned quality standards.

The Role: Senior Geologist

SGR is seeking a Senior Geologist to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is central to leading exploration campaigns and resource evaluation across SGR’s Arabian Shield portfolio. The Senior Geologist will focus on identifying and delineating economically viable gold deposits through systematic field mapping, drilling supervision, and geochemical analysis. The incumbent will translate geological data into resource models that directly inform pre-feasibility studies and future mine planning, reporting directly to the Team Leader License. This position plays a key role in advancing SGR’s exploration licenses toward mining status and supports the company’s long-term feedstock strategy, contributing to Vision 2030 mining objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise regional and detailed exploration programs targeting structurally controlled gold mineralization within approved license boundaries.
• Oversee reverse circulation and diamond core drilling operations, ensuring adherence to approved drill plans, safety protocols, and budget constraints.
• Conduct systematic core logging, structural mapping, and lithogeochemical sampling to capture accurate subsurface geological information.
• Develop and maintain three-dimensional geological models using industry-standard software to calculate indicated and inferred mineral resources.
• Prepare technical annexes, reserve statements, and compliance reports required for MIM license renewals and progression approvals.
• Establish and monitor quality assurance procedures by inserting certified reference materials and tracking assay laboratory performance.
• Manage relationships with drilling contractors, geophysical survey providers, and assay laboratories to maintain project timelines and technical standards.
• Provide geological input to metallurgical test work programs and collaborate with mine planning engineers to define future ore boundaries.
• Supervise junior technical staff and field technicians while enforcing strict HSE protocols during remote exploration campaigns.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or Earth Sciences from an accredited university.
• Minimum of ten years of progressive experience in hard-rock gold exploration and resource estimation within the Arabian Shield or comparable geological settings.
• Advanced proficiency in geological modeling software such as Leapfrog Geo, Micromine, or Surpac for three-dimensional resource interpretation.
• Thorough knowledge of MIM licensing requirements, Saudi environmental regulations, and international mineral reporting frameworks.
• Valid Saudi driving license and readiness to conduct extended field rotations in remote desert and mountainous terrain.
• Proven ability to manage multi-contractor exploration budgets while maintaining strict cost control and schedule adherence.
• Ability to deliver clear technical presentations and written reports to senior management, regulatory bodies, and external audit committees.
• Capacity to operate independently during remote field campaigns and translate geological findings into commercially viable exploration strategies.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master of Science degree in Economic Geology.
• Professional registration as a Competent Person or Qualified Person under recognized international reporting standards.
• Prior experience coordinating metallurgical test work programs for refractory or free-milling gold deposits.
• Working knowledge of geophysical inversion techniques and remote sensing applications for target generation.
• Contribution to feasibility studies or bankable feasibility reports for mining projects in the GCC region.

Performance Expectations

• Complete resource estimation updates for at least three priority exploration targets and submit technical packages to MIM within twelve months.
• Reduce drilling program cost per meter by ten percent through optimized hole planning and contractor performance management.
• Establish a fully validated QA/QC protocol that achieves zero critical data rejections during external resource audits.
• Deliver a comprehensive geological model integrating historical data with newly acquired drill results to refine mineable reserve boundaries.
• Train and certify two junior geologists in core logging standards and field data management procedures.
• Maintain a one hundred percent compliance rate with MIM reporting deadlines and environmental baseline submission requirements.
• Achieve a ninety-five percent or higher core recovery rate across all active drilling campaigns through continuous monitoring and contractor feedback.