Job description

Job Purpose
The Principal Geologist, QA/QC is responsible for governing, monitoring, and continuously improving geological and analytical data quality across all BMNM operations. The role acts as the corporate technical authority for QA/QC, ensuring that drilling, sampling, assay, and database workflows meet defined standards and are fit for Mineral Resource evaluation, reconciliation, and reporting.
This position centralizes QA/QC accountability within MRM, strengthening technical assurance, audit readiness, and confidence in resource and production decision-making.
 

Key Accountabilities
QA/QC Framework & Standards
•    Define and maintain BMNM-wide QA/QC standards for drilling, sampling, assay, and data handling.
•    Ensure consistent application of QA/QC protocols across all sites and projects.
•    Establish acceptance criteria, escalation thresholds, and corrective action processes.
 

Data Quality Control & Monitoring
•    Oversee routine QA/QC monitoring for exploration, grade control, and metallurgical datasets.
•    Review laboratory performance using standards, blanks, duplicates, and umpire results.
•    Identify data quality issues early and drive corrective actions with site teams.
 

Audits & Assurance
•    Lead internal QA/QC audits of geological databases, sampling workflows, and laboratory performance.
•    Support external audits and technical reviews related to Mineral Resource reporting.
•    Ensure full traceability and audit readiness of all MRM datasets.
 

Database Governance
•    Work closely with the Database Management team to ensure QA/QC rules are embedded within database systems (e.g. Acquire).
•    Define validation rules, automated checks, and data integrity controls.
•    Approve datasets for use in Mineral Resource estimation and reconciliation.
 

Cross-Functional Support
•    Provide QA/QC assurance to Resource Evaluation, Mine Geology, Geometallurgy, and Reconciliation teams.
•    Support investigation of reconciliation issues linked to sampling or data quality.
•    Advise on data risk during studies, updates, and reporting cycles.
 

Capability Building
•    Train geologists, technicians, and database staff in QA/QC best practices.
•    Develop clear guidelines, templates, and reporting tools for site-level implementation.
•    Build long-term internal capability and reduce reliance on consultant-led audits.
 

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
Minimum Qualifications: 
-     Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Earth Sciences.
-     Postgraduate qualifications in geostatistics, data management, or quality systems are advantageous.
-     Recognized as (or eligible to be) Competent Person under JORC/CRIRSCO.
 

Minimum Experience:
-     10+ years’ experience in geological QA/QC, database management, or Mineral Resource support roles.
-     Strong experience with laboratory QA/QC systems and audit processes.
-     Proven involvement in Mineral Resource datasets used for public or corporate reporting.
-     Experience supporting internal or external technical audits..
Ma’aden High Performance Competencies:

Skills:
•    Deep understanding of sampling theory and QA/QC statistics.
•    Strong attention to detail and governance mindset.
•    Ability to challenge data quality issues constructively and objectively.
•    Clear communication skills with both technical and operational teams.
 

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

8+ years

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma