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Senior Exploration Minerals Geologist – Saudi Aramco / Saudi Arabia
Saudi Aramco is hiring a Senior Exploration Minerals Geologist to advise its Aramco Minerals technical team and help identify and evaluate new mineral deposits in Saudi Arabia.
Position Highlights
- Job Title: Senior Exploration Minerals Geologist
- Company: Saudi Aramco
- Location: Within Saudi Arabia
- Department/Organisation: Aramco Minerals organization, under the Upstream Business Line
- Job Type: Full Time
- Experience Required: 15 years of experience, with at least 5-10 years in mineral exploration or a similar role
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or related field. MSc in geoscience or engineering preferred. Professional registration (PGeo, RPGeo) highly preferred.
- Posting Dates: 8 April 2026 – 31 December 2026
About the Opportunity
This is a Minerals Exploration & Mining technical advisor role in the Aramco Minerals technical team. The successful candidate will advise the team to identify and evaluate new mineral deposits, and design and implement comprehensive exploration programs using advanced geological, geophysical and geochemical methods to pinpoint high-potential areas and prioritise targets based on economic viability. The work includes metallurgical testing, interpreting complex datasets, understanding crustal evolution, regional structural geology and basin modelling, fieldwork and site visits collecting and analysing samples, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, technical guidance to junior team members, and QA/QC protocols.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or related field. MSc in geoscience or engineering preferred. Professional registration (PGeo, RPGeo) highly preferred.
- Experience: 15 years of experience, with at least 5-10 years in mineral exploration or a similar role.
- Field experience: Experience working in the field, including working in remote locations in challenging field conditions.
- Teamwork: Ability to work in multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
- Technical skills: Proficient in geological mapping and modelling software and exploration data analysis tools.
- Professional contribution: Demonstrated technical contribution in the mineral industry through reputable international publications, technology patents and mentoring.
- Other skills: Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement exploration and mining strategies and programs aligned with company objectives.
- Identify high-potential target areas through analysis of geological, geophysical and geochemical data using remote sensing, airborne surveys and ground-based investigations.
- Conduct metallurgical testing and analysis to determine ore characteristics, mineralogy and extractability.
- Interpret geological data including mapping, logging and sampling results for mining method selection, reserve estimation and resource optimisation.
- Apply the Mineral System concept, crustal evolution, regional structural geology and basin modelling to identify play concepts.
- Advise on sampling of soil, rock and core samples and prepare reports and presentations.
- Plan and execute drilling campaigns for exploration, infill and extension.
- Use GIS and 3D modelling software for data visualisation and analysis.
- Develop and maintain accurate deposit models for mine planning, reserve estimation and resource optimisation.
- Implement and monitor QA/QC protocols.
- Prepare technical reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance to junior team members.
- Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
- Sedimentary hosted mineralisation experience.
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements, apply only through the official Saudi Aramco careers page:
Apply on Aramco Careers – Senior Exploration Minerals Geologist
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