Underground Mine Geologist

Saudi Arabia·Najrānmid

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Overview

Virtucruit is partnering with a leading mining company in Saudi Arabia, to appoint an Underground Mine Geologist within the Mine Geology & Resource Development department.

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Responsibilities

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Conduct underground geological mapping of development headings, stopes, and production areas.
Perform geological logging, sampling, and data collection to support mine operations.
Ensure accurate recording and interpretation of geological structures, mineralization, and lithology.

Implement and monitor grade control procedures to ensure accurate ore delineation.
Support ore control programs to minimize ore loss and dilution during mining.
Assist in the reconciliation of grade control models with production data and plant performance.

Contribute to geological modeling and orebody interpretation using industry-standard geological software.
Maintain accurate geological databases and ensure data integrity and quality control.
Support updates to resource models using production and exploration data.

Work closely with mine planning, engineering, and operations teams to support production targets.
Provide geological input for stope design, development planning, and mining sequence decisions.
Participate in production meetings and provide technical geological insights to support operational decisions.

Ensure all geological activities are conducted in compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
Promote a strong safety culture within underground mining operations.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.

Requirements

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Bachelors degree in Geology, Mining Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
Additional professional certifications or postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.

Minimum 5–8 years of experience in mining geology, preferably in underground mining operations.
Experience in ore control, geological mapping, and grade control in underground mines.
Experience working in base metals, gold, or polymetallic mining operations is preferred.

Strong understanding of underground mining methods and geological interpretation.
Experience with geological modeling and mining software such as Leapfrog, Datamine, Surpac, or Vulcan.
Experience with grade control systems, geological databases, and resource reconciliation.
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.