Lead Engineer, Hydrometallurgist II
Ma'aden
Date: 19 hours ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
Job Title Lead Engineer, Hydrometallurgist I
Job Purpose
The primary role of the Lead Metallurgist - Hydrometallurgy is to support on-going metallurgical improvements within existing operations and assist in the development of site technical and operational staff. An ability to work collaboratively with site teams to maximize operational efficiencies in refractory, oxide, carbon in leach, flotation, and heap leach precious metal processing is required. The role will maintain a focus on safety and environmental stewardship.
Key Accountabilities
Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical, Minerals/Chemical Engineering.
Minimum 7 years of site experience in metallurgical operations, engineering, and laboratory environment related to gold and base metal extraction processes.
Ability to initiate, evaluate and complete plant improvement projects.
Knowledge of annual planning processes including budgeting and forecasting.
Knowledge of Metallurgical Accounting Standard.
Experience with plant control systems and use of data historian trends for operating and reporting.
Ability to present to and collaborate with site Senior Leadership Team as required
Skills
Ma’aden High Performance Competencies:
Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access) required
Knowledge in Safety requirements.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Job Title Lead Engineer, Hydrometallurgist I
Job Purpose
The primary role of the Lead Metallurgist - Hydrometallurgy is to support on-going metallurgical improvements within existing operations and assist in the development of site technical and operational staff. An ability to work collaboratively with site teams to maximize operational efficiencies in refractory, oxide, carbon in leach, flotation, and heap leach precious metal processing is required. The role will maintain a focus on safety and environmental stewardship.
Key Accountabilities
- Support operational and technical staff to maximize operational efficiencies in refractory, CIL, flotation, and heap leach precious metal processing.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to site processing performance including throughput rates, gold recovery and overall process efficiency. Implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processing operations.
- Monitor and analyze site operating costs inclusive of media consumption, reagent usage, power consumptions and water usage to achieve desired metallurgical outcomes. Seek opportunities to minimize costs.
- Prepare presentations, reports, performance analyses and key findings for senior management to communicate key findings, achievements, and areas for improvement in gold processing operations.
- Coaching and mentoring site metallurgical department personnel.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mining, geology, and maintenance, to integrate technical inputs, address operational challenges, and optimize processing workflows.
- Coordinate metallurgical testwork and process optimization activities to improve gold extraction efficiency and reduce operating costs
- Liaise with external consultants, suppliers, and service providers to obtain technical support, expertise, and resources for gold processing operations, as needed.
- Perform all additional duties assigned by superiors.
Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical, Minerals/Chemical Engineering.
Minimum 7 years of site experience in metallurgical operations, engineering, and laboratory environment related to gold and base metal extraction processes.
Ability to initiate, evaluate and complete plant improvement projects.
Knowledge of annual planning processes including budgeting and forecasting.
Knowledge of Metallurgical Accounting Standard.
Experience with plant control systems and use of data historian trends for operating and reporting.
Ability to present to and collaborate with site Senior Leadership Team as required
Skills
Ma’aden High Performance Competencies:
Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access) required
Knowledge in Safety requirements.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
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