Senior Geologist

Key Responsibilities

• - 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

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

• - 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.
• - 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.
• - Demonstrates advanced proficiency in geological modeling software such as Leapfrog Geo, Micromine, or Surpac for three-dimensional resource interpretation.
• - Exhibits thorough knowledge of MIM licensing requirements, Saudi environmental regulations, and international mineral reporting frameworks.
• - Maintains a valid Saudi driving license and demonstrates 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.
• - Delivers clear technical presentations and written reports to senior management, regulatory bodies, and external audit committees.
• - Operates independently during remote field campaigns and translates geological findings into commercially viable exploration strategies.

• - Holds professional registration as a Competent Person or Qualified Person under recognized international reporting standards.
• - Possesses prior experience coordinating metallurgical test work programs for refractory or free-milling gold deposits.
• - Demonstrates working knowledge of geophysical inversion techniques and remote sensing applications for target generation.
• - Has previously contributed to feasibility studies or bankable feasibility reports for mining projects in the GCC region.