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About the Role

Maaden is seeking a Senior Geologist, II to join the Exploration & Resource Development team, focusing on Exploration Operations and Advanced Stage functions. This role provides essential technical support to ensure the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of exploration operations. Reporting to the Manager, Industrial Minerals (IM) & New Minerals (NM) Projects, the position contributes to Maaden's Corporate Strategy 2040 by identifying areas with high geological potential. The role involves direct supervision of field teams executing exploration and geotechnical drilling programs, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to best practices. A key aspect is training geoscientists and field personnel in drill program management, geological and geotechnical logging, and data management, including quality control. The position also drives continuous improvement through workflow enhancements to boost productivity, data quality, safety, and operational efficiency, while promoting professional standards across the Geoscience community.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a "Safety First" culture within the exploration operations team and implement the Environment, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) management system.
• Conduct geological assessments and surveys to define advanced exploration targets and prioritize areas for further investigation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including geophysicists, geochemists, and engineers, to optimize exploration strategies and integrate multi-disciplinary data.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret geological data from various sources, including drill core samples, geophysical data, and remote sensing imagery, using advanced geological techniques and software tools.
• Prepare technical reports, including exploration progress reports, geological interpretations, and annual reports, communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders and management.
• Stay informed about industry developments and technological advancements in geology and recommend new technologies or practices.
• Oversee the compilation and reporting of drill program metrics and results to relevant stakeholders within the Execution and Geoscience groups.
• Implement workflow enhancements to improve productivity, data quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Update procedural documentation and collaborate with the broader Geoscience community across Maaden to promote and share professional standards and best practices.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant Geoscience discipline from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience in target generation, grassroots exploration, and/or project execution.
• Solid understanding of the mineral discovery process and its challenges.
• Practical experience with the geological characteristics of Cu, Ni, Zn, Li, Ag, Au, and REE systems.
• Hands-on exploration experience in Porphyry Cu-Au and/or VHMS, and/or Magmatic Ni-Cu systems.
• Proven ability to train geoscientists and field personnel in drill program execution, including geological and geotechnical logging of chips and core.
• Experience in data management practices, including conducting regular quality control checks.
• Capability to compile and report drill program metrics to stakeholders across Exploration & Geoscience teams.
• A track record of implementing workflow improvements and initiatives that enhance productivity, data quality, operational safety, and efficiency in exploration and drilling activities.
• Experience in updating and developing procedural documentation for program execution and data collection.
• A collaborative approach to working with the broader Geoscience community within Maaden.
• More than 7 years of relevant experience in the mining and minerals industry, preferably in exploration.
• Familiarity with the KSA mining, minerals, and exploration sector is considered optional.

Required Skills

• Exceptional technical skills across geosciences and deep expertise in explorational analyses.
• Extensive hands-on GIS experience, preferably with ArcGIS Pro.
• Extensive 3D modeling experience, preferably with Leapfrog.
• Knowledge of JORC and NI 43-101 standards for mineral sampling.
• Broad experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC).
• Proficiency with industry-standard software and tools for geological modeling and other data and modeling applications.
• Knowledge and experience in the interpretation of geological structures, including mapping, logging, and sampling techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to being a safety advocate and fostering a safety culture.
• Demonstrated excellent technical written, verbal, and presentation communication skills in English.
• Ma'aden High Performance Competencies: Leadership, Achievement drive and results orientation, Communication, Developing others, Teamwork & collaboration, Analytical thinking.

Work Environment and Details

This full-time role is based in the Khurais oil field, Saudi Arabia. The position requires over 10 years of relevant experience in the mining and minerals industry, preferably in exploration. Familiarity with the KSA mining, minerals, and exploration sector is considered optional.