Senior Exploration Geologist at Barrick

, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Geological Modelling, Data Analysis, Exploration Program Design, Drilling Supervision, Geophysics Interpretation, Geochemistry Interpretation, Target Generation, Due Diligence, QA/QC Monitoring, Mentorship, GIS, 3D Geological Modelling, Safety Culture, Communication, Administration

Industry

mining

Description

Senior Exploration Geologist – Africa & Middle East Exploration Position Description The Barrick Africa & Middle East Exploration Team is proud to be home to leading technical experts. It combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, discovery-driven teams operating in many of the most prospective, world-class Au and Cu exploration districts. We are seeking to recruit a Senior Exploration Geologist to join our team within our operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and successful joint venture partnership with Ma’aden. We are seeking an engaged, field and discovery focused Senior Exploration Geologist to facilitate the discovery of world class orebodies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The successful applicant will have the exciting opportunity to explore in world class gold districts and shape an expanding portfolio within the region. Reporting to the Exploration Manager the Senior Exploration Geologist will assist in desktop and field-based target evaluations, to rank, design and implement fit for purpose exploration programs, resulting in discovery of economically viable gold and copper deposits that will positively impact Barrick’s growth. You will be supported by talented, multi-discipline colleagues within the Africa & Middle East region, exploration team, and global leadership. Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick's core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick's DNA by: * Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity * Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach * Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose * Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy * Taking Responsibility and being Accountable * Committing to Zero Harm * Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships If you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce. Responsibilities: * Provide a strong contribution to Barrick’s safety culture and programs while encouraging and ensuring others do the same. * Planning, supervision and execution of exploration field activities, including drilling, trenching, mapping, geophysics and geochemistry. * Compile, clean, and analyse data to generate, develop and assess exploration targets. * Strong collaboration with a technically skilled team to deliver Barrick´s exploration strategy and growth ambitions. * Being a key technical leader in the exploration team, driving exploration and geological best practice in our work programs to deliver robust and high-quality geological target models. * Developing regional, camp, and target-scale geological models including an understanding of lithology, stratigraphy, structure, alteration, and mineralisation. * Support Barrick’s growth strategy by leading and/or contributing to competitor project due diligence reviews including technical, financial and legislative considerations. * Collaborate within multi-disciplinary projects, including resources, mining, social and legal departments. * Weekly, monthly, quality reporting to senior management, in the form of presentations and reports. * Mentorship and development of exploration skills within the dominantly local geological team. * Design and implementation of Standard Operating procedures. * Monitor QA/QC procedures and ensure the integrity of all project datasets. * Be prepared to travel extensively to field offices and project areas, on a FIFO roster. Qualification Requirements: * Bachelor’s Degree in Geology / Geoscience from a recognized institution. * Advanced Degree (MSc / PhD) will be viewed favourably. Experience and Skills Requirements: * At least 8 years’ experience in greenfield / brownfield exploration * Demonstrated commitment to safety, community and environment. * Experience in VMS and/or orogenic, structurally controlled gold deposits is required, with exposure to Arabian-Nubian Shield geology viewed favourably. * Exposure to world class exploration districts and Tier 1 ore bodies, with a track record of discovery seen advantageously. * Firm understanding and recognition of mineralization models and geological processes. * Geological / geophysical / geochemical interpretive and integration skills. * Self-motivated and discovery driven, with focus on leadership. * Displayed ability to work within high performing, multidisciplinary, successful team. * Demonstrated proficiency in GIS and 3D geological modelling software. Experience with ArcGIS, Leapfrog Geo, Micromine, ioGAS is considered an asset. * Ability to deliver concise technical and business focused presentations and reports in simple to understand format to a broad audience of cross functional peers and stakeholders required. * Good communication and administration skills. * Continued professional development, technical training and a member of professional organisations. * Europe or Africa / Middle East based candidates are preferred. What We Can Offer You: * A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits * The ability to make a difference and lasting impact * Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team * Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues * Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization Please forward applications before: 07 April 2026 We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity. Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".

Responsibilities

The Senior Exploration Geologist will plan, supervise, and execute field exploration activities, compile and analyze data to generate and assess targets, and act as a key technical leader driving geological best practice. This role involves developing regional geological models and supporting Barrick's growth strategy through project due diligence and reporting to senior management.