Section Head Geology📣 Job Ad

About Ma'aden

Ma'aden - Saudi Arabian Mining Company | معادن, established in 1997, is recognized as one of the fastest-growing mining companies globally and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. The company plays a strategic role in developing the mining industry, aiming to establish it as the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy through building a world-class, fully integrated mining value chain.

The Role: Section Head, Geology

Ma'aden is seeking a Section Head, Geology for a full-time position. This critical role is responsible for advancing Ma'aden’s Base Metals Exploration strategy by leading geological programs focused on identifying, evaluating, and maturing copper resource opportunities within the exploration portfolio. The position offers competitive salaries and is central to supporting investment decisions and long-term resource growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate exploration strategy into geological programs that 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 to 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Role Impact and Value Creation

The Section Head, Geology creates value by optimizing exploration outcomes, improving geological confidence, and accelerating the progression of exploration targets into economically viable mineral resources. Through technical leadership, governance, and team development, this role strengthens exploration performance, reduces geological risk, and contributes to the sustainable growth of Ma'aden’s copper business.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in geology, preferably within the mining or exploration sector.
• Demonstrated experience in leading geological programs and managing exploration portfolios.
• Proven ability to apply industry-leading geological methodologies and standards.

Application Information

Candidates interested in this full-time opportunity are invited to apply. Ma'aden is committed to fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across its operations.