Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The Principal Geophysicist is a multifaceted, experienced exploration professional with strong technical skills in applied geophysics, solid geological background, and broad experienced based from near mine to continental scales across a range of deposit types and commodities.

Work through all Maaden exploration camps and assist/mentor all geologists in the field.

Job requirements

Broad exploration in many different terrains (at least 2) and significant knowledge of at least 3 commodities, understanding a further 2 or international recognition in single commodity or exploration process

Multicontinent experience

Sound commercial skills

Feasibility study experience

Commercializes technical expertise

Wide experience and knowledge of applied exploration techniques,

Presents practical solutions,

Recognizes problem areas and areas for improvement; recommends specific actions

Generates geological ore body models proved by discoveries of likely ore

Articulates a program vision

Good judgment valued by others

Discovery history

Strong pattern recognition

Able to shift commodity focus within short time frame

Predicts the unknown based on the familiar

Readily recognizes what in nature is not possible

Applying historical experiences to longer range planning

Deals with complexity

Good leadership skills

Develops others

Multi-cultural experience

Strong communication skills

A passion for discovery and a desire to spend time in the field.

An ability to self-motivate, prioritize activities, and work collaboratively.

Passion and enthusiasm for science, geology and problem solving challenges

Earned authority

Maturity

Strong internal and external networks

Skilled operations or technical leader

Media and external presentations

Managed teams in at least one foreign culture

Shares geological knowledge

Desired Candidate Profile

Principal Geophysicist is an experienced geoscientist who will help drive the application of geophysics across a range of jurisdictions, scales, and commodities. Contribute subject matter expertise to global generative exploration activities, evaluation of new opportunities, and existing Maaden projects.