Job Description
Job Title
Lead Specialist, GIS
Reporting to
Director, Exploration Geosciences
Business Unit/Function
Department
Direct Reports
Budget/Size
Grade
Job Family
Sub Family
Position Type
Regular
Role Profile Number
Job Purpose
To lead the development, management, and strategic application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) within the Exploration Geosciences department. The Lead Specialist ensures the integrity, accessibility, and innovation of spatial data to support mineral exploration and geoscientific decision-making.
Key Accountabilities
- Oversee GIS infrastructure, databases, and software tools used in exploration activities.
- Develop and maintain spatial data models and mapping standards.
- Collaborate with geologists and exploration teams to deliver high-quality spatial analysis and visualizations.
- Integrate remote sensing, geophysical, and geochemical datasets into GIS platforms.
- Ensure data governance, accuracy, and compliance with internal and external standards.
- Provide technical leadership and training to GIS users across the organization.
- Evaluate and implement new GIS technologies and methodologies.
- Support project planning, reporting, and decision-making through spatial intelligence.
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Minimum Qualifications, Experience And Competencies
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geoscience, Geography, or related field. Master’s degree or certifications in GIS (e.g., ESRI, GISP) preferred.
Minimum Experience
8–10 years of experience in GIS roles, with strong exposure to mineral exploration and geoscientific applications.
Ma’aden High Performance Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Technical Mastery
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Collaboration and Influence
- Results Orientation
Skills
- dvanced proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and spatial databases
- Experience with geoscientific data integration and visualization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to manage complex datasets and lead cross-functional projects
