Maaden

Senior Specialist, Geology

Maaden  •  Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Onsite)  •  13 days ago
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Job Description

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
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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
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