Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia · On-site
Job Title Principal Geologist – Target Generation Reporting to Director Advance Stage Special Projects Business Unit/Function Department Direct Reports Budget/Size Grade Job Family Sub Family Position Type Regular Role P…
Skills: Mineral Systems, Predictive Geological Modeling, GIS, 3D Modeling, Data Integration
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Lead the identification and development of high-potential mineral exploration targets using advanced geological modeling and data integration. Provide technical leadership in mineral systems analysis and mentor junior geologists to shape the exploration pipeline.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Geology or Earth Sciences, with a Master's or PhD preferred. Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in mineral exploration focusing on target generation and mineral systems modeling.
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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. |
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Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related field. Master’s or PhD preferred. |
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Minimum Experience: 10+ years in mineral exploration with a strong focus on target generation and mineral systems modeling. |
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Unearth Tomorrow
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.
Offices: Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, 11537, SA
Unearth Tomorrow
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.
Offices: Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, 11537, SA
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