Senior Geologist

Overview

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is a Saudi mining and precious-metals company specialized in the refining of gold and precious metals, bullion production, and value-added precious-metal services. Operating within the Kingdom's mining value chain, SGR is aligned to the Vision 2030 mining pillar and to the regulatory framework set by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) and applicable Saudi and international standards.

We produce responsibly sourced, traceable, and certified bullion, operate to LBMA Good Delivery and ISO-aligned quality standards, and invest in the people, processes, and controls behind every bar we produce.

Role Overview

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is seeking a Senior Geologist in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to lead exploration campaigns and resource evaluation across our Arabian Shield portfolio. The role focuses 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.

This position requires a disciplined approach to regulatory compliance, contractor oversight, and technical documentation aligned with MIM standards.

The Senior Geologist will report directly to the Team Leader License and will play a key role in advancing SGR s exploration licenses toward mining status. The position ensures that all geological data collection and resource estimation activities meet international reporting standards while supporting the company s long-term feedstock strategy. Success in this role directly contributes to expanding SGR s in-Kingdom mineral production capacity and supporting Vision 2030 mining objectives.

• Exploration Campaign Design and Execution: The incumbent plans and supervises regional and detailed exploration programs to target structurally controlled gold mineralization within approved license boundaries.
• Drilling Program Management: The role oversees reverse circulation and diamond core drilling operations to ensure adherence to approved drill plans, safety protocols, and budget constraints.
• Geological Data Acquisition and Logging: The geologist conducts systematic core logging, structural mapping, and lithogeochemical sampling to capture accurate subsurface geological information.
• Resource Modeling and Estimation: The position develops and maintains three-dimensional geological models using industry-standard software to calculate indicated and inferred mineral resources.
• Regulatory and Licensing Documentation: The incumbent prepares technical annexes, reserve statements, and compliance reports required for MIM license renewals and progression approvals.
• QA/QC Protocol Implementation: The geologist establishes and monitors quality assurance procedures by inserting certified reference materials and tracking assay laboratory performance.
• Contractor and Vendor Coordination: The role manages relationships with drilling contractors, geophysical survey providers, and assay laboratories to maintain project timelines and technical standards.
• Cross-Functional Technical Support: The incumbent provides geological input to metallurgical test work programs and collaborates with mine planning engineers to define future ore boundaries.
• Field Team Leadership and Training: The geologist supervises junior technical staff and field technicians while enforcing strict HSE protocols during remote exploration campaigns.

• Education: Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology or Earth Sciences from an accredited university, with a Master of Science degree in Economic Geology strongly preferred.
• Experience: Possesses a minimum of ten years of progressive experience in hard-rock gold exploration and resource estimation within the Arabian Shield or comparable geological settings.
• Skills: Demonstrates advanced proficiency in geological modeling software such as Leapfrog Geo, Micromine, or Surpac for three-dimensional resource interpretation.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Exhibits thorough knowledge of MIM licensing requirements, Saudi environmental…