Senior Exploration Geologist

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Private M.Sc

Senior Exploration Geologist

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Hotspur Helium

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with international travel

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Job Description

Hotspur Helium, a British primary helium exploration and development company with its principal operational hub in Dubai, is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist to join its growing technical team. The company holds an international exploration portfolio covering approximately 18,500 km² across Jordan, Botswana, and Zambia, targeting high-potential primary helium resources.

The successful candidate will work directly with the Chief Technical Officer and lead technical workstreams across the exploration lifecycle, from surface exploration through exploration drilling.

Qualification

B.Sc, M.Sc, PhD ,Degree in Geology or a related discipline. A Master’s degree or higher is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Integrate multidisciplinary geoscientific datasets, including seismic interpretation and historical well logs, to generate and mature exploration prospects.
• Characterise helium generation, migration, accumulation, and storage to support prospect evaluation.
• Develop and maintain 3D resource models using Leapfrog Geo or equivalent software.
• Evaluate new exploration opportunities and provide clear technical recommendations.
• Plan and deliver exploration work programmes, including leading international field campaigns.
• Represent Hotspur Helium in engagements with governments, strategic partners, local stakeholders, and contractors.
• Maintain high standards of technical data management and quality control.
  
  

Required Skills And Qualifications:

• Degree in Geology or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience independently delivering exploration programmes and technical workstreams.
• Knowledge of crustal gas generation, migration, accumulation, and storage; helium experience is advantageous.
• Strong geoscience competency, including subsurface interpretation and structural geology.
• Field geology expertise and experience leading fieldwork in challenging environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work internationally and travel by road and air to remote locations.
• Commitment to technical excellence, ownership, and frontier exploration.
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive tax-free salary and benefits.
• UAE visa sponsorship.
• Relocation support.
• Employee share option scheme.
• International exploration experience across the Middle East and southern Africa.
• Direct involvement in exploration, drilling, and development activities.
  
  

Start Date: January 2027 (flexible).

Experience

5 - 5 years

Job Information

Salary

Competitive, tax-free salary and benefits

Degree

M.Sc

Experience

5 - 5 years

Last Date

Nov 30, 2026

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