Section Head Geology📣 Job Ad

About Ma'aden and the Role

Ma'aden, established in 1997 as the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (معادن), is a leading multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. It plays a key role in developing Saudi Arabia’s mining industry as a pillar of the economy, building an integrated mining value chain. We are seeking a Section Head, Geology to join our team in a full-time capacity, contributing to our growth and the future of mining in the Kingdom. This role requires over 10 years of relevant experience.

Role Purpose and Strategic Impact

The Section Head, Geology is instrumental in advancing Ma'aden’s Base Metals Exploration strategy. This position leads geological programs focused on identifying, evaluating, and maturing copper resource opportunities within the exploration portfolio. The role ensures the generation of high-quality geological data, robust resource interpretations, and exploration insights that support investment decisions and long-term resource growth. By optimizing exploration outcomes and improving geological confidence, this role accelerates the progression of exploration targets into economically viable mineral resources, contributing to the sustainable growth of Ma'aden’s copper business.

Core Responsibilities

• Translate exploration strategy into geological programs to accelerate copper resource discovery and project advancement.
• Identify, rank, and mature exploration targets based on geological potential, risk, and business value.
• Deliver high-confidence geological interpretations that support resource growth and project investment decisions.
• Govern geological mapping, drilling, sampling, logging, and interpretation activities to ensure technical integrity.
• Strengthen geological models through effective integration of field, geophysical, geochemical, and drilling data.
• Improve resource confidence through the application of industry-leading geological methodologies and standards.

Exploration Program Management

• Deliver exploration campaigns safely, efficiently, and within approved schedules and budgets.
• Optimize exploration expenditure by prioritizing high-value targets and technical work programs.
• Ensure timely reporting of exploration results, discoveries, and key geological insights.
• Maintain compliance with exploration, environmental, safety, and corporate governance requirements.
• Manage geological risks through robust technical reviews, assurance processes, and data validation.
• Ensure exploration data quality, integrity, and accessibility for future studies and resource evaluations.

Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong alignment with exploration, resource geology, mining, technical services, and project development teams.
• Provide expert geological guidance that supports business planning, project studies, and portfolio decisions.
• Represent geological outcomes and recommendations to senior management and technical review forums.
• Develop a high-performing geology team through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Strengthen succession readiness and technical capability across the geology function.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in geology with a proven track record in exploration and resource development. A minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant geological role is required. This role demands technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence within the mining sector.