Geo Technician / Core Marker – Mining Drilling Department

About the role

The position supports the drilling department of a leading Saudi mining company, handling core preparation, marking, documentation and quality control in a demanding diamond‑drilling environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, reconstruct and arrange drill core accurately according to depth sequences.
• Mark metre intervals, depth measurements and orientation lines on core trays.
• Verify drill run depths, core recovery and maintain full traceability of core data.
• Monitor and record core quality issues such as loss, gain, grinding and broken zones.
• Assist with core orientation procedures and act as second‑in‑command to the driller.
• Lead offsiders, provide training in core marking and back‑up when required.

Required profile

• High school diploma with relevant experience; higher education in Geo‑Science is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Core Marker or Geo Technician.
• Valid manual driver’s licence and ability to obtain First Aid certification.
• Intermediate English communication skills.

Required skills

• Experience operating Epiroc Boyles C6C rigs.
• Experience with Atlas Copco CS14 and CS1000 rigs.
• Experience with Boart Longyear LF90 and LF230 rigs.
• Familiarity with UDR rigs or similar equipment.

What we offer

• Flexible roster according to company policy.
• Competitive salary with performance bonus.
• Full‑time permanent employment with long‑term project opportunities.
• Modern diamond‑drilling operations and equipment.
• Potential for a long‑term career in mining and mineral exploration.