Principal Geologist - Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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1. JOB DETAILS:Position Title: Lead GeologistBroad Band: M12: Experienced professionalTalent Pipeline Layer: Managing Self Expert Consultant (MS)2. OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:The purpose of the job is to study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth, applying geological, physics, and mathematics knowledge, and provide original and innovative solutions in exploration of metals and minerals within the Geoscience discipline. This would include the Design, schedule, budget and execution of grade control and resource evaluation programmes. The incumbent will supervise and direct mine geologists, geotechnicans, drilling contractors in the execution of programmes and be accountable for the management of health and safety in programmes under your supervision in accordance with statutory legal requirements and Maaden HS&E standards and procedures.The incumbent would be the ?Competent Person? for Ma?aden public reporting of ?Exploration Results? in accordance with JORC Code 2012 or international equivalent3. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:Qualification: 1. Bachelors Degree in Earth Science related discipline2. Eligible for registration as a professional geologistExperience: 1. 10 years experience as Geologist2. Proven experience in open pit and/or underground mine geology3. Proven experience in structurally complex gold epithermal systems4. International experience desirableSkills:1. Advanced understanding of health and safety risks and safe operating procedures in operations [essential] in remote desert environment [desirable]2. Senior first aid certificate [essential]3. Demonstrable commitment to health and safety4. Advanced knowledge [eight years] of targeted mineral deposit type5. Computer literacy in Office suites including MS Project and Team as well as mining software e.g. Acquire, ArcGIS, ioGas, Leapfrog, Vulcan, MicroMine, Surpac, Datamine6. Advanced competence in data management and QAQC7. Advanced knowledge of ore control practices and ability to implement best industry standards if required8. Business and Technical report writing9. Advanced understanding of the reporting of Mineral Resources in accordance with JORC Code 2012 (desirable)10. Advanced competence in resource estimation methodology11. Verbal, written, analytical and influencing skills in English4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Focus AreaGet results through individual expert contributions, influence & effortsOperational / Functional1. Consistently deliver solutions which contribute to business results and improved competitiveness (consulting advice, business options)2. Deliver quality solutions/ service cost effectively on time and within risk parameters3. Provide advice that are generally accepted and implemented on programmes and systems, creating a competitive advantage for organization, leading to quality results4. Continuously develop extensive knowledge relating to the field of work and personal mastery in technical skills application5. Deliver cost effective results6. Risk results7. HSE targets8. Conduct research & development that leads to new solutions being implemented in the organization1. Oversee drilling programs and ensure that programs are in line with operational requirements2. Oversee the development and active monitoring of grade control drilling programs with the aim of continually improving the geological modelling, grade control processes and resource and estimation modelling.3. Oversee the reconciliation between the mine production, mineral resource and mineral reserves4. Oversee the development of drilling programs that add to the mineral resource, replenish ore reserve depletion and identified possible near mine targets.5. Involved in the ranking of near mine drilling targets and the strategic direction of any near mien exploration activities6. Supervise and direct mine geologists, geotechnicians, drilling contractors in the performance of drilling programmes7. Oversee the design, schedule, budget and execute drilling and evaluation programmes8. Advanced analysis, interpretation and reporting of programme results, data QAQC drilling programmes9. Evaluate near mine exploration targets including target ranking10. Provide advanced technical advice to the Chief Geologist, Principal Geologist, Geology Manager and Senior Director Geology, and direction to mine geologists, geotechnicians11. Monitor, evaluate and report the performance of personnel reporting to the senior geologist role12. Train, coach and mentor direct reports in technical and safety aspects of their roles13. Introduce industry best practice in grade control practices, mapping, geological modelling, reconciliation and QAQC14. Self & team consistently meets targets, due dates and quality standards (production, service, advice, etc.)15. Ensure knowledge and compliance with health, safety and environment statutory and regulatory requirements16. Ensure knowledge and compliance with applicable Maaden HSE codes, policies, procedures and practices1. Ensure compliance to environment statutory and regulatory requirements2. Ensure compliance to Maaden HSE codes, policies, procedures and practicesLeadership1. Understand, support and live the Maaden vision, values and goals2. Expert utilization & direction through selling and obtaining support for value adding ideas leading to business improvement3. Takes accountability for personal improvement, personal development, skills development and effectiveness4. Expertise transfer, sharing and development5. Plan and project management6. Establish policies, practices, standards, procedures and methods; application, review and development7. Deliver expert solutions as a thought leader, to meet changing business & work requirements through Trends, analysis, problem solving and quality decision making8. Process and risk impact, reporting and corrective action9. Extract, capture and disseminate knowledge within knowledge management standards1. Provide technical leadership within the discipline (also acting as coach and mentor within team)2. Ensuring continuous personal and professional growth and development3. Improve group work processes and play leading role in implementation of new ideas/opportunities4. Facilitating transformation and change processes5. Facilitating continuous improvement6. Communicate best practices, technical reports and positions statements with the appropriate stakeholders7. Lead discussions with contractors and licensors8. Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge9. Keep abreast of new and emerging technologies10. Communicate results of environmental research to peers and stakeholders11. Advise others about environmental management or conservationRelationships1. Creating effective stakeholder and expert networking relationships (e.g. customers, suppliers, universities and specialist bodies)2. Demonstrate influential relationships with manager peers and company business leaders3. Contractor/consultant relations & management4. Communication of expertise (best practices, technical reports, position statement) in a collaborative and consultative approach which consistently meet business needs5. Develop and facilitate the implementation of new solutions in area of expertise6. Participate in and maintained expert networks1. Coordinate cross-disciplinary research programs2. Build credibility and constructive working relationship with teams, managers and business leaders to enhance the knowledge base of the company3. Maintain healthy and stable relations with contractors, consultants and management4. Create and maintained well developed internal and external network5. Liaise with external geoscience companies to share knowledge and benchmark5. COMPETENCIES:Technical/Functional1. Advanced proficiency in the management of the exploration programme on a project or mine-encompassing data verification, core description and updating of the geological model2. Advanced modelling expertise to build a geological model from first principles3. Advanced competency applying relevant software (e.g. analytical, scientific, design, data base & query, data conversion, map creation, document management, etc)4. Advanced knowledge and competency applying geoscience principles, various geological techniques, procedures, equipment and devices5. Advanced knowledge of the attributes of ores, soil, minerals, etc.6. Advanced competence to handle and analyse data, 2D and 3D models7. Advanced analysis and modelling of engineering components, systems, processes8. Advanced knowledge with environmental regulationsLeadership1. Developing self2. Embrace digitalisation within the function3. Teamwork and collaboration4. Ability to transfer complex technical knowledge in a simple, effective and practical way5. Coaching and leadershipSafety1. Safety advocate - anywhere and everywhere2. Sound knowledge and application of HSE rules and procedures3. Concern for own wellbeing and that of others4. Ability to pro-actively identifying safety hazards and act accordingly5. Embrace the Maaden Safety Culture Transformation

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