Principal Structural Geologist - Mining and Exploration

4w1 month ago

Fugro

SA · Full-time · $180,000 – $250,000

About this role

This senior-level position offers strategic technical leadership in structural geology, geohazard assessment, and geological modeling for major mining and infrastructure projects. The role is pivotal to supporting safe, efficient, and future-ready project delivery aligned with Saudi Arabia's transformative mining sector growth.

Day-to-day responsibilities include leading advanced structural geology studies such as fault system analysis, lineament mapping, and 3D geological modeling. You will integrate structural interpretations with geophysical, geochemical, and geotechnical data to build robust predictive models and oversee geohazard assessments, slope stability modeling, and pit wall engineering.

You will serve as the company's subject matter expert on structural geology, mentoring junior geologists and promoting technical excellence. Collaboration with geotechnical, geophysical, and engineering teams is essential to deliver integrated consulting solutions across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility studies to closure.

This position also involves driving business growth by identifying opportunities, shaping strategic initiatives, and providing expert input to technical proposals and client workshops. The role offers the chance to work on greenfield exploration and brownfield mine sites while driving innovation in geological modeling and risk mitigation.

Requirements

Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Geology or related discipline; postgraduate degree in Structural Geology highly desirable.
Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in structural geology, with at least 5 years in a senior or principal consulting role.
Experience in mineral exploration and mining with significant field and structural modeling experience required; experience in multiple geological terrains and commodities preferred.
Expert-level proficiency with geological and 3D modeling software such as Leapfrog, Surpac, GOCAD, or MOVE, and GIS software such as ArcGIS.
Proven leadership, project management, and communication skills.
Ability to deliver strategic technical solutions and support business growth.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic technical leadership in structural geology, geohazard assessment, and geological modeling for major mining and infrastructure projects.
Lead advanced structural geology studies including fault system analysis, lineament mapping, and 3D geological modeling.
Integrate structural interpretations with geophysical, geochemical, and geotechnical data to build robust and predictive geological models.
Oversee geohazard assessments, slope stability modeling, and pit wall engineering for mine development and infrastructure projects.
Serve as the company's subject matter expert on structural geology, mentoring and upskilling junior geologists.
Drive business growth by identifying opportunities, shaping strategic initiatives, and providing expert input to technical proposals and client workshops.
Maintain and develop methodologies and Standard Operating Procedures for structural data collection, from core orientation quality control to detailed structural analysis.