Project Geologist - Desert Ore

About this opportunity

About Us Desert Ore Mining Company is a company operating in the field of mining and mineral exploration in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company aims to contribute to the exploration and development of the Kingdom's mineral resources and to capitalize on the promising opportunities within the mining sector. The company is part of an investment partnership in the Saudi mining sector between Gold and Minerals Company (GMCO) and Hancock Prospecting, an Australian mining and exploration company. This partnership brings together local expertise in exploration and mining activities with international experience in the development of mining projects. Desert Ore's activities focus on mineral exploration, resource evaluation, and the development of mining projects, utilizing technical expertise and modern technologies in geological exploration and mineral resource assessment. These activities are aligned with the ongoing development of Saudi Arabia's mining sector under the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which seeks to increase local and international investment in the Kingdom's mineral resources. Purpose and Objective The role is responsible for working closely with the Senior Geologist to undertake and supervise all geological activities at the project site, ensuring that all work is completed safely, efficiently, innovatively, and within the required timeframe. The position plays a critical field leadership role in the successful implementation and delivery of the project, with responsibility for project team management, quality management and delivery of technical geological data, as well as project schedule and budget management. Key Responsibilities Work with the technical services team on the exploration drilling program including but not limited to technical reviews of mineral properties, monitoring drilling progress, core logging, up-to-date plotting and interpretation of drill sections, implementing and monitoring of relevant workflows and procedures (QA/QC etc.) Contribute to comprehensive exploration targets and plans including compilation of historical data, managing and analyzing site database, surface sampling and mapping, and historical core reviews Assist with the technical aspects of the Company's projects including but not limited to QA/QC for exploration activities, exploration program plan, supervision, and implementation, resource modelling and engineering, due diligence and data auditing, economic assessments etc. Contribute to geological interpretation of structures information and deposits including data compilation, integration and 3D modelling Manage standards and procedures when generating and analyzing data Prepare scheduled drilling reports and other reports as required to highlight key progress Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications And Experience Educational Qualifications Bachelor's Degree (BSc) in Geology or a relevant field, with a valid driving license. Skills and Experience Fluent in English, with 5-10 years of strong field experience and demonstrable expert-level experience in geological mapping, including lithological and structural mapping, geological sampling, drilling activities, mineral prospecting and exploration, 2D GIS data reduction and visualization, and 3D Resource Modelling, including data reduction, visualization, and analysis. Personal Attributes High level of physical fitness, interest in outdoor activities and field-based work, and strong digital and computer literacy. Other Attributes Required Congenial and approachable personality, strong team-player skills, and a goal-oriented and results-focused approach.