Exploration Geologist - Saudi

Mining / Minerals / Exploration / Drilling

With our roots going back more than (50) years, we are one of the oldest and fastest growing Saudi-based conglomerates that offers a diversified portfolio of products and services including infrastructure solutions on D&B and EPC basis, development and co-investment in real estate and renewable s, and manufacturing of renewable technologies.

Yellow Mine is a Saudi-focused startup aiming to explore, develop and expand within the Kingdom’s growing mining and minerals sector. Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, we seek to unlock the Kingdom’s mineral potential through sustainable and responsible mining development.

We are actively seeking investment, strategic partnerships and technical expertise to develop high-potential mining opportunities across Saudi Arabia.

The Exploration Geologist will support the planning, coordination and execution of geological exploration activities across Yellow Mine's mining and mineral exploration projects in Saudi Arabia.

The role will involve conducting geological fieldwork, geological mapping, mineral identification, geochemical sampling, core logging, drilling activities and geological data interpretation to support the identification and evaluation of potential mineral deposits.

Working under the guidance of the Technical Manager and/or Senior Geologist, the position will contribute to exploration programs from initial geological investigations and target generation through drilling, sampling, geological interpretation and preliminary resource evaluation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate geological records, ensuring the quality and reliability of exploration data, coordinating with drilling contractors and laboratory service providers, and preparing technical reports and presentations.

This position requires a hands-on geologist with a strong willingness to work in the field, travel to remote exploration sites and develop technical expertise in metallic mineral exploration, particularly gold, copper and other economically valuable minerals.

Internal - All Departments, including, Operations and Project Management, Engineering, Business Development Commercial, Contracts, Procurement, Finance, HSE.

External – Clients, Government Authorities, Consultants, drilling companies EPC/EPCM Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers, JV Partners and other project stakeholders.

Yellow Mine Technical Manager / Business Unit Manager (BUM)

• Conduct geological field investigations, reconnaissance surveys and geological mapping to identify potential mineralization zones and exploration targets.
• Identify and document rock types, lithology, geological structures, alteration zones and mineral occurrences during field activities.
• Participate in geological sampling activities, including rock-chip, soil, trench and drill-core sampling.
• Participate in exploration drilling programs, including Reverse Circulation (RC) and Diamond Drilling (DDH), and coordinate with drilling contractors as required.
• Perform geological core and chip logging, documenting lithology, mineralization, alteration and other relevant geological characteristics.
• Assist in drill-core handling, photography, sample preparation, labeling and dispatch to analytical laboratories.
• Review geological samples and laboratory assay results, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with sampling and QA/QC procedures.
• Maintain accurate geological records, drilling logs, sample registers and exploration databases.
• Compile and interpret geological, geochemical and geophysical data to support exploration activities and target evaluation.
• Assist in preparing geological maps,…