Crusher Operator📣 Job Ad

Company Overview

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is a Saudi mining and precious-metals company specializing in the refining of gold and precious metals, bullion production, and value-added services. Operating within the Kingdom’s mining value chain, SGR aligns with Vision 2030, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) regulatory framework, and applicable Saudi and international standards. The company produces responsibly sourced, traceable, and certified bullion, adhering to LBMA Good Delivery and ISO-aligned quality standards.

About the Role

Saudi Gold Refinery is seeking a Crusher Operator to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves operating primary and secondary crushing circuits for ore processing, ensuring a consistent feed size for downstream heap leaching or milling operations. The Crusher Operator will report directly to the Plant & Heap Leach Superintendent and is crucial for maintaining plant throughput and equipment reliability within a heavy industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate primary gyratory and secondary cone crushers to achieve target throughput and particle size distribution, including adjusting closed-side settings and monitoring power draw.
• Apply lockout/tagout procedures before maintenance or clearing activities and identify and mitigate hazards such as moving machinery, high noise levels, and dust exposure.
• Conduct daily visual inspections of crusher liners, mantles, and conveyor belts to detect wear, reporting defective components to maintenance teams.
• Record hourly tonnage, downtime reasons, and operational parameters accurately in the plant control system to support production analysis and maintenance planning.
• Safely clear tramp metal and bridged material from feed hoppers and crusher chambers, utilizing appropriate tools and following permit-to-work guidelines when necessary.
• Maintain a clean work area by removing spilled ore and debris and operating dust suppression systems to meet environmental compliance requirements.
• Provide detailed verbal and written handovers to incoming shift operators regarding equipment status, outstanding issues, or hazards.
• Assist maintenance technicians during liner changes and major repairs by isolating energy sources, preparing the work area, and ensuring all safety permits are in place.

Performance Expectations

• Achieve zero safety violations or recordable incidents.
• Maintain crusher availability rate above 95% through proactive reporting.
• Consistently meet daily tonnage targets within specified particle size ranges.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all shift logs and production reports.
• Effectively clear blockages with minimal impact on overall plant uptime.
• Maintain full compliance with housekeeping and dust control standards.
• Successfully complete all required technical competency assessments.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience operating crushing circuits in a heavy industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate primary and secondary crushing equipment effectively.
• Strong understanding and adherence to safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures.
• Proficiency in conducting equipment inspections and reporting defects.
• Experience with production data logging and plant control systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively for shift handovers and maintenance coordination.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and requires working in a heavy industrial setting. Candidates must be committed to strict adherence to safety protocols and operational procedures.