Maaden

Principal Specialist, Geophysics

Maaden  •  Riyadh, SA (Onsite)  •  23 days ago
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Job Description

Job Title

Principal Geologist – Target Generation

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Director Advance Stage Special Projects

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Job Purpose

To lead the identification and development of high-potential mineral exploration targets through advanced geological modeling, data integration, and strategic analysis. The Principal Geologist will play a critical role in shaping the exploration pipeline by applying mineral systems thinking and leveraging cutting-edge geoscientific tools to discover new opportunities.

Key Accountabilities

  • Develop and refine regional and deposit-scale geological models to support target generation.
  • Integrate geophysical, geochemical, and remote sensing datasets to identify prospective areas.
  • Lead target ranking and prioritization processes in collaboration with exploration teams.
  • Provide technical leadership in mineral systems analysis and predictive targeting.
  • Mentor junior geologists and contribute to capability development across the team.
  • Collaborate with external consultants, research institutions, and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure all target generation activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field. Master’s or PhD preferred.

Minimum Experience:

10+ years in mineral exploration with a strong focus on target generation and mineral systems modeling.

Ma’aden High Performance Competencies:

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Technical Mastery
  • Collaboration and Influence
  • Innovation and Continuous Improvement
  • Results Orientation

Skills:

  • Expertise in mineral systems and predictive geological modeling
  • Proficiency in GIS, 3D modeling, and data integration tools
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Effective communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
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About Maaden

Maaden is Saudi Arabia’s engine of industrial transformation and one of the world’s top ten mining giants by market cap and fastest growing globally. We’re building the future of mining, creating fully integrated value chains across gold, phosphate, bauxite, copper and beyond.

Maaden’s new era of growth is at pace and scale unlike anything the industry has ever seen. We’re doubling gold production by 2030, investing SAR 420 billion ($112 billion) through 2040 and scaling world-class projects that will redefine what’s possible for Saudi mining. This isn’t evolution; it’s transformation at speed, at scale and with purpose.

Since going public in 2008, Maaden has invested over SAR 120 billion ($32 billion) to build large-scale, long-life, cost-competitive operations that deliver both world-class products and strong returns. We help power Saudi Vision 2030 by making mining a key pillar of a diversified and sustainable economy beyond oil.

We’re creating new industries, new jobs and new opportunities. With a team of over 8,000 people, Maaden is writing the next chapter of industrial progress in Saudi Arabia.

Join us as we shape the future of mining and unearth tomorrow, together.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Riyadh, SA
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
maaden.com
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