Senior Specialist Mineral & Resource Knowledge Research📣 Job Ad

About Ma'aden and the Role

Ma'aden, established in 1997, is a leading multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East, contributing to the development of Saudi Arabia’s economy. We are seeking a Senior Specialist, Mineral & Resource Knowledge Research to join our team in Riyadh. This full-time role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience and offers an opportunity to contribute to our integrated mining value chain.

Role Purpose

The Senior Specialist will drive outcomes within the Sustainability & Resource Growth function by executing specialized technical and research activities focused on mineral and resource knowledge. This position supports Ma'aden’s Technology & Innovation strategy through comprehensive data analysis, research, and the generation of operational insights, ultimately enhancing resource understanding, optimizing processes, and fostering innovation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on mineral resources, geological/geophysical data, and processing characteristics.
• Support the development and enhancement of resource knowledge frameworks and datasets.
• Assist in evaluating mineral properties, material behavior, and resource potential.
• Analyze operational and research data to identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Generate technical insights and recommendations for exploration, processing, and development activities.
• Contribute to data-driven decision-making across resource growth initiatives.
• Support R&D initiatives, including pilot testing, experimentation, and research programs.
• Assist in the development and testing of new methodologies, tools, and approaches for resource evaluation.
• Identify opportunities to optimize resource utilization, recovery, and efficiency metrics.
• Maintain and manage resource-related datasets, documentation, and technical records, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards in all research and technical activities.
• Collaborate with geology, geophysics, mining, processing, and R&D teams to ensure integrated delivery of research outcomes.
• Support the development of standard operating procedures, best practices, and technical guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role should possess:

• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in mineral and resource knowledge research or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct technical analysis and generate actionable insights from complex data.
• Experience supporting R&D and innovation initiatives.
• Familiarity with data management practices and documentation standards.
• Understanding of governance, risk, and compliance principles within a technical research context.

Work Environment and Collaboration

This full-time position is based in Riyadh and involves close collaboration with various internal teams, including geology, geophysics, mining, processing, and R&D. The role requires engaging with stakeholders to align research priorities and contribute to knowledge sharing across different functions.

Application Information

We invite qualified candidates to apply for this role and contribute to Ma'aden's mission of advancing the mining industry in Saudi Arabia.