Chief Geologist - Development (Geology & Exploration)

Contract

  Expat Careers International (http://www.expat-careers-international.com/)

  Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia

This is a first class opportunity to join the Kingdom’s leading mine owner/operator and build a team that will be instrumental in interpreting geological data and converting defined resources into extractable reserves.

To succeed in this role, you will have all round knowledge of geology and will have a demonstrable record of achievement both in the field and in the office.

A high degree of commercial acumen and awareness is required for this role.

Core competencies and skills required are:
 
  • Assess geological data and resource models  relating to new mines to provide strategic  input into feasibility studies
  • Identify and prioritise exploration needs for the development of projects
  • Supervise and direct field geologist and drilling teams
  • Ensure validity and integrity of data used in assessment of P&TS projects
  • Identification, selection and management of consultants and sub-contractors and services
  • Provide geological support to mining operations as required for development of LOM and Mine Plans
 
The successful candidate will be offered a residential contract of 1 or 2 years duration (rotational role not on offer), which will be renewed by mutual agreement for the foreseeable future.  Degree qualified in geology or equivalent with secondary qualifications and/or experience in matters financial and commercial. 

Compensation

Salary is paid free of tax in Kingdom with usual expat benefits provided.