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About Ma'aden

Ma'aden, established in 1997, operates as one of the world's fastest-growing mining companies and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. Based in Riyadh, Ma'aden is instrumental in developing the mining industry to establish it as the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy, focusing on building a world-class, fully integrated mining value chain.

Role Overview

Ma'aden is seeking a Senior Specialist, Mineral & Resource Knowledge Research II to join its team in Riyadh. This full-time role is central to driving outcomes within the Sustainability & Resource Growth division by executing specialized technical and research activities related to mineral and resource knowledge. The position supports Ma'aden’s Technology & Innovation strategy through data analysis, research, and operational insights, aiming to enhance resource understanding, optimize processes, and contribute to 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.
• Support the generation of 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.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across exploration, processing, and resource development workflows.
• Maintain and manage resource-related datasets, documentation, and technical records, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Support the development of knowledge repositories, standards, and documentation practices.

Collaboration and Standards

• Collaborate with geology, geophysics, mining, processing, and R&D teams to ensure integrated delivery of research outcomes.
• Engage stakeholders to understand requirements and align research priorities.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing across teams and functions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards in all research and technical activities.
• Support adherence to governance frameworks and regulatory requirements, identifying risks related to data, research methodologies, and technical activities.
• Support the development of standard operating procedures, best practices, and technical guidelines.
• Contribute to knowledge transfer and capability development across the organization, promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Required Experience

Candidates for this position should possess 2 to 5 years of relevant experience in mineral and resource knowledge research or a related technical field.

Application Process

This full-time opportunity is based in Riyadh. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.