Geophysicist at Saudi Gold Refinery – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Geophysicist – Saudi Gold Refinery / Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is hiring a Geophysicist in Riyadh to lead its geophysical exploration efforts across a growing portfolio of gold and base metal projects.

Position Highlights

• Job Title: Geophysicist
• Company: Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR)
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Reports To: VP of Exploration
• Experience Required: Minimum 7 years of experience in mineral exploration geophysics, preferably in the Arabian Shield
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Geophysics, Geology, or Earth Sciences from an accredited university. Preferred: Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics or Economic Geology.

About the Opportunity

Saudi Gold Refinery is a Saudi mining and precious-metals company specialised in refining of gold and precious metals, bullion production, and value-added precious-metal services, operating within the Kingdom's mining value chain, aligned to the Vision 2030 mining pillar and the regulatory framework of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM). It produces responsibly sourced, traceable, certified bullion to LBMA Good Delivery and ISO-aligned quality standards.

SGR is seeking a Geophysicist in Riyadh to lead geophysical exploration efforts across its growing portfolio of gold and base metal projects. The role designs and interprets geophysical surveys to identify high-potential drill targets within the Arabian Shield, integrates subsurface data with geological models to support resource estimation and mine planning, reports directly to the VP of Exploration, plays a key role in de-risking exploration assets through advanced geophysical techniques, ensures exploration activities align with Saudi regulatory requirements and SGR sustainability goals, and contributes to the Kingdom's Vision 2030 mining pillar by unlocking new mineral resources.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geophysics, Geology, or Earth Sciences from an accredited university.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in mineral exploration geophysics, preferably in the Arabian Shield.
• Proven expertise designing and interpreting airborne and ground geophysical surveys.
• Proficiency in Oasis Montaj, Geosoft, or equivalent software.
• Strong understanding of structural geology and its relationship to geophysical signatures.
• Experience with regulatory reporting to the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM).
• Ability to work in remote field locations and manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in English for technical reporting and international collaboration.
• Preferred: Master's degree or PhD in Geophysics or Economic Geology; experience with induced polarization (IP) and resistivity surveys in arid environments; familiarity with JORC or NI 43-101 reporting standards; knowledge of Arabic; membership of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG).

Key Responsibilities

• Survey design and planning: Design detailed technical specifications for airborne and ground geophysical surveys, selecting methods and parameters based on geological targets and terrain.
• Data interpretation and modelling: Process and interpret complex geophysical datasets to create 2D and 3D subsurface models, integrating them with geological and geochemical data to refine exploration targets.
• Contractor oversight: Manage third-party survey contractors to ensure data acquisition meets quality and safety standards and validate delivered data against contractual specifications.
• Regulatory compliance: Prepare technical reports for the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) and ensure compliance with Saudi mining laws and environmental permits.
• Database management: Maintain a centralised geophysical database supporting long-term exploration strategy, data integrity and accessibility for resource estimation and auditing.
• Target generation: Identify structural controls and lithological units prospective for gold emplacement and prioritise drill targets on integrated geophysical and geological evidence.
• HSE and environmental stewardship: Collaborate with the HSE team to ensure survey operations meet safety and environmental standards and minimise environmental impact during field campaigns.
• Strategic technical support: Provide geophysical constraints for resource block models and advise the VP of Exploration on technical feasibility of new exploration initiatives.

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