Lead Geologist, Resources Modeler II — Aluminium Company (MAC) 

1. Overview: Lead modelling & resource estimation; manage a team of geologists, data analysts; interpret geological / drill hole / structural data; build 3D ore body / deposit models; validate and QAQC models; provide reports for management / investor / regulatory use. 

1. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Geology / Geological Engineering (specialization / master’s in Economic Geology or Resource Estimation is a bonus); 7-10 years’ experience in modelling / resource estimation / exploration; software skills; strong technical & leadership skills; report writing; analysis; good English communication.  

What they might prefer / desirable qualifications

• Education: BSc in Geology or Earth Sciences at minimum; often MSc or even PhD for more senior or special-purpose roles.
• Experience in working in similar climates / geology: desert environments, Arabian Shield geology, arid, remote area logistics.
• Field experience: drilling, mapping, sampling, core logging.
• Software skills: GIS, 3D modelling, resource estimation packages.
• Communication skills: reporting, writing technical reports, liaising with other disciplines (mining engineering, metallurgists, environment, regulators).
• Multidisciplinary work: working with geophysics, hydrology, environmental science.
• Sometimes ability to lead teams, or manage exploration projects.

• Levels range from ~2 years (junior / project roles) up to 10-15+ years (senior, section head, lead roles).
• Field & Mine Experience is important: open pit and/or underground mining geology. Knowing ore control, grade dilution, resource evaluation.
• Software / Modelling Skills: familiarity with industry tools (Surpac, Vulcan, Leapfrog, MicroMine, Datamine etc.), GIS, resource estimation methods.
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE): knowledge of and compliance with safety procedures; remote / desert work often part of job settings.
• Data & QA/QC: good data management, reporting, auditing geological data; ensuring model reliability.
• Reporting Standards: At senior levels, experience or ability to act as “Competent Person” under reporting frameworks (JORC or equivalent).
• Leadership & Teamwork: For more senior roles, ability to supervise geologist teams, contractors, coordinate cross-functional interplays (mine planning, operations, etc.).
• Communication & Languages: English fluency (often for reports, cross-team work), technical report writing.