Manager Exploration

About Ma'aden and the Role

Ma'aden, established in 1997, is a prominent multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. The company plays a role in the development of Saudi Arabia’s mining industry by building an integrated mining value chain. This full-time position as Manager, Exploration, offers an opportunity to contribute to the company's growth and the future of mining in the Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, lead, and drive exploration work programs to achieve strategic targets and KPIs.
• Develop drilling strategies, plans, and budgets in collaboration with the Director of Exploration and other stakeholders, focusing on identifying and delineating new mineral resources near existing mine sites.
• Provide technical framework, guidance, and peer review of exploration targets to site-based teams.
• Lead continuous improvement in understanding the economic geology of identified target areas.
• Interpret drilling results and provide geological insights and recommendations for resource estimation, optimization, and development planning.
• Support the creation of a 5-year exploration overview, inventory delivery forecast, budget, and project pipeline advancement for Greenfields & Brownfields projects aligned with Ma'aden’s growth strategy.
• Create and budget a detailed 2-year exploration work program to deliver business commitments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure exploration plans are socially and environmentally responsible and adhere to Lands management governance standards.
• Track exploration performance against established KPIs, providing regular updates and analysis.
• Ensure collaboration between technical teams, study and supporting cross-functional teams, and business partners.
• Update and validate exploration programs in response to new data and economic, social, and environmental conditions.
• Apply and govern exploration systems and technical standards to ensure safe operations, productivity, and standard methodology.
• Support the ME group in desktop and field review of potential target areas, exploration properties, and early-stage projects.
• Apply an owner’s mindset to all elements of exploration to ensure efficient and timely delivery of programs and target assessments.

Team Leadership

• Communicate the purpose and value of team work to the business.
• Encourage team members to identify critical issues and listen when issues are raised.
• Allocate work to contribute to team goals and review performance.
• Recognize and reward good work through feedback and coaching.
• Collaborate with the Director to build and develop the team, including recruiting and performance management.
• Review decisions of Superintendents & Leads and adjust course as needed.
• Design roles for team members working under Superintendents/Leads.
• Foster an inclusive climate where team members feel safe to contribute, collaborate, and receive feedback.

Qualifications and Experience

• Over 13 years of relevant experience.
• Registered with a relevant professional body (*, AusIMM PGeo) or qualified for immediate registration.
• Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of visible leadership in Health and Safety, Sustainability, and External Relations.

Work Environment and Travel

This is a full-time position. Frequent travel to BMNM CAGR exploration projects and/or mine sites will be required to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.