Manager, IM & NM Projects/ Exploration Genex East Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC)

Job Purpose

Oversee and manage a team of geologists. Contribute to the advanced-stage exploration of Industrial Minerals (IM) & New Materials (NM) operations strategy to deliver resources in core commodities and to fulfil Exploration & Resource Development (ERD) strategy. Contribute to meeting corporate Strategy 2040 focusing on areas with highest geological potential.

Key Accountabilities

• Support target identification testing and delineation across advanced-stage IM & NM commodities.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for the exploration of advanced-stage IM & NM, including targets, cost management etc.
• Direct and oversee the identification and evaluation of new IM & NM deposits with potential for economic or industrial development purposes.
• Lead and contribute to the creation of advanced-stage IM & NM exploration operations plans, budgets, and justifications to forecast potential cost of exploration activities. Monitor IM & NM exploration budgets and report budgets status to prevent over and underspending.
• Manage, monitor, and assess advanced-stage IM & NM exploration KPIs (drill targets, new resources, etc.).
• Oversee, plan, and manage all geological research activities within your team of geologists. Act as an expert in the field of geology.
• Oversee, prepare, and provide accurate and timely advanced-stage IM & NM exploration operations reports to relevant internal and external parties and stakeholders as required.
• Manage the design, coordination, and management of IM & NM exploration programs and site investigations to identify deposits amenable to economic extractive operations in future.
• Promote a Safety First culture in advanced-stage IM & NM exploration operations team and implement the Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHSS) management system to ensure team members fulfill standard EHSS processes and operating procedures.
• Drive automation, new technologies, artificial intelligence, digitalization, advanced analytics, and data-driven optimization to streamline advanced-stage IM & NM exploration operations.