🌍 We’re Hiring: Senior Geologist
📍 Location: [Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia] | 🕒 Full-time | 🧭 Exploration & Geosciences
Are you a passionate and experienced exploration geologist with a drive to lead field programs, develop new targets, and manage multi-disciplinary teams? We are looking for a Senior Geologist to take on a key role in executing high-quality regional and camp-scale programs in dynamic geological terrains.
Join us and contribute to the next wave of discoveries in a safety-first, technically driven exploration environment.
🔍 Scope of the Role
As the Senior Geologist, you will lead and supervise grassroots and near-resource exploration programs, managing both technical execution and team performance. This role requires strong geoscientific expertise, hands-on field experience, leadership capabilities, and a high commitment to safety, community, and environmental standards.
You will be responsible for target generation, geological interpretation (including 3D modeling), drill program design, QA/QC implementation, and mentoring junior staff — all while maintaining high-quality technical documentation.
🧠 Core Competencies & Skills
Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of regional geology and ore body settings
- Skilled in interpreting geochemical, geophysical, and drill data
- Solid grasp of deposit models, target generation, and exploration methodologies
- Multi-commodity and multi-terrain experience, preferably including Archean terranes
- Highly skilled in field mapping, sampling, drill logging, and QA/QC
- Proficiency in GIS and geological softwares.
Analytical & Constructive Thinking:
- Strong 3D spatial analysis and predictive modeling skills
- Ability to design exploration task sequences and solve complex geological problems independently
- Conceptualizes new models and exploration strategies based on limited data
Behavioral & Interpersonal Skills:
- Strategic planning and project organization
- Strong judgment, adaptability, and calculated risk-taking
- Team leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal communication
- Confident in defending geological interpretations and exploration priorities
📋 Key Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, and supervise regional and project-level exploration programs
- Lead geological mapping, sampling, drill planning, and data integration
- Maintain data quality control through rigorous QA/QC protocols
- Develop and refine geological models and drill targets
- Support resource estimation teams with geological interpretation and updates
- Mentor and guide junior geologists and field teams
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project proposals
- Manage exploration budgets and operational timelines
- Ensure compliance with company safety and environmental standards, and OHSA
- Collaborate with external consultants, local communities, and stakeholders
🎓 Qualifications & Experience
- BSc and MSc in Geosciences (or related field) from an accredited institution
- 8–10 years of experience in mineral exploration, including grassroots and resource conversion stages
- Strong geoscientific background in multi-commodity systems and geological terrains
- Excellent field and technical skills, including geologic mapping, modeling, and analysis
- Strong project management and leadership experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Hands-on GIS experience.
- Demonstrated success managing teams, timelines, and project budgets
🤝 Why Join Us?
- Be part of a discovery-driven team working across exciting mineral terrains
- Lead impactful exploration programs with real potential for success
- Competitive compensation and development opportunities
- Work with a team that values safety, integrity, and innovation
Darkstone Arabia Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
