Principal Geologist, QAQC
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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.
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
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
- 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.
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