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PMDC Vacancy: Manager (Geophysics) – Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation, Islamabad

PMDC Vacancy · Islamabad · Jang, 06 Sep 2026

Job advertisement published in Jang on Sunday, 6 September 2026, listed under Islamabad, Pakistan. Issued by PMDC Vacancy. The last date printed on the advertisement was Tuesday, 22 September 2026 and has passed.

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Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC), a state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), invites applications for the position of Manager (Geophysics) on an open contract basis at its Head Office in Islamabad.

Position	Manager (Geophysics)
Qualifications	BS/MS/MPhil in Geophysics or Applied Geophysics (Ph.D. preferred) from an HEC-recognized institution; minimum of 16 years of education. Higher degrees in Geophysics and relevant professional training are preferred.
Experience	Minimum 8 years post-qualification professional experience after completion of BS, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or technical lead role. Experience in mineral exploration, geophysical data acquisition, processing, interpretation, quality control, and integrated subsurface modelling is required.
Age Limit	38 years on the last date of application submission.
Preference	Candidates with domicile of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) & Balochistan will be preferred.
Key Job Responsibilities	Plan, design and execute integrated geophysical programs for mineral exploration using magnetic, gravity, ERT, IP, MT/AMT, radiometric and other suitable methods. Define survey grids, line orientation, station spacing, acquisition parameters, quality-control procedures and technical specifications aligned to target geology and exploration objectives. Lead and ensure QA/QC of field acquisition, processing, quality control, interpretation and integration of geophysical datasets. Supervise calibration, mobilization, operation, maintenance and demobilization of geophysical instruments and field equipment. Process and interpret geophysical data using software such as Oasis Montaj, ZondGM 2D/3D, EarthImager, RES2D, Voxler, MagMap, Surfer, GIS, Global Mapper and related tools. Apply appropriate corrections, filters, derivatives, enhancement techniques, forward modelling and inversion to produce technically reliable geophysical outputs. Integrate geophysical results with geological mapping, structural interpretation, remote sensing, geochemistry, petrophysics and drilling data to develop 2D/3D subsurface models and determine target geometry, depth and continuity. Identify, rank and prioritize exploration targets and recommend follow-up surveys, trenching, drilling or other investigation methods. Prepare technical reports, maps, sections, models, presentations, scopes of work, cost estimates, tender specifications and exploration recommendations. Manage geophysical databases ensuring data validation, coordinate-system verification, metadata documentation, secure archiving, traceability and controlled access. Supervise geophysical teams and contractors, ensuring compliance with approved survey designs, project schedules, budgets, HSE requirements and recognized industry practices.

How to Apply & Important Notes: Departmental candidates should apply through proper channel. PMDC is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages female candidates to apply. The appointment may be on open-term or fixed-term contract with a market-based negotiable salary. PMDC reserves the right to fill or not fill the advertised post. Incomplete or late applications will not be entertained. No TA/DA will be admissible for the interview and only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.

Applications are to be submitted online through PMDC careers page: https://www.pmdc.gov.pk/careers/

Issuer: Assistant Vice President (HR), Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC), Head Office: Plot No. 13, Sector H-9, Islamabad.

Published in Jang on Sunday, 6 September 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.

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