Senior Specialist, Geology
At a Glance
- Category
- 🏗️ Construction & Engineering
- Level
- Senior
- Type
- Full-time
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Why This Role Matters
Provides advanced geological expertise to support mineral exploration, resource evaluation, mine planning, and operational decision-making. The role strengthens geological data quality, resource confidence, and sustainable mining operations.
What You Will Deliver
Geological Analysis and Modelling
• Conducts geological mapping, sampling, logging, and data interpretation.
• Develops and reviews geological models, resource reports, and technical assessments.
• Identifies geological uncertainties and recommends mitigation actions. Exploration and Operational Support
• Plans and monitors drilling programs and exploration campaigns.
• Evaluates exploration targets and recommends future opportunities.
• Provides geological advice to planning, engineering, and operational teams. Standards and Improvement
• Maintains geological data, documentation, and reporting standards.
• Monitors geological risks and applies HSE and regulatory requirements.
• Improves geological practices and mentors junior personnel. What Success Looks Like
• Geological data and models are accurate, complete, and reliable.
• Exploration programs deliver high-quality geological information.
• Geological risks and uncertainties are identified and addressed.
• Technical recommendations improve planning and operational decisions. Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree or relevant professional membership is preferred. Experience
• 8 to 12 years of relevant experience in mining, exploration, or resource geology.
• Experience in geological modelling, resource estimation, drilling, and technical reporting. Skills That Matter
• Geological interpretation and modelling
• Mineral resource estimation and geostatistics
• Core logging and sampling
• Exploration program management
• Geological data quality and validation
• Technical reporting and communication
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Coaching and knowledge transfer
Requirements
- •Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline
- •8 to 12 years of relevant experience in mining, exploration, or resource geology
- •Experience in geological modelling
- •Experience in resource estimation
- •Experience in drilling and technical reporting
- •Geological interpretation and modelling skills
- •Mineral resource estimation and geostatistics knowledge
- •Core logging and sampling experience
Nice to Have
- •Master’s degree
- •Relevant professional membership
Responsibilities
- •Conduct geological mapping, sampling, logging, and data interpretation
- •Develop and review geological models, resource reports, and technical assessments
- •Identify geological uncertainties and recommend mitigation actions
- •Plan and monitor drilling programs and exploration campaigns
- •Evaluate exploration targets and recommend future opportunities
- •Provide geological advice to planning, engineering, and operational teams
- •Maintain geological data, documentation, and reporting standards
- •Monitor geological risks and apply HSE and regulatory requirements
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Ma'aden is a Saudi Arabian mining and metals company developing the country's mineral resources. They focus on producing aluminum, gold, phosphates, and other industrial minerals.