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About Ma'aden

Ma'aden (معادن), established in 1997, is a leading multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East and one of the fastest-growing globally. The company is instrumental in developing the mining industry as the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy, building a world-class, unique, and fully integrated mining value chain.

The Role of Senior Specialist, Research Metallurgist

Ma'aden is seeking a Senior Specialist, Research Metallurgist to advance its technology and innovation agenda. This full-time role, based in Thuwal, focuses on converting metallurgical research, testing, and process development into tangible operational and commercial value. The specialist will provide deep technical expertise to strengthen decision-making, improve resource recovery, process performance, product quality, and operational efficiency, while reducing technical uncertainty through rigorous laboratory and pilot-scale investigations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized metallurgical investigations to improve understanding of process performance, recovery opportunities, and technical constraints.
• Generate reliable laboratory and pilot-scale data to support engineering studies, technology evaluations, and operational decisions.
• Improve recovery, grade, throughput, reagent efficiency, energy performance, and product quality through data-driven process recommendations.
• Develop and refine metallurgical flowsheets, operating parameters, and testing methodologies to enhance operational performance.
• Provide technical assessments, mass and metal balances, kinetics evaluations, and process analyses to enable informed decision-making.
• Translate complex metallurgical findings into clear recommendations for engineering, operations, and management stakeholders.
• Advance innovation initiatives through the evaluation of new technologies, methodologies, and process improvement opportunities.
• Provide specialist metallurgical expertise to multidisciplinary teams, laboratories, pilot plant personnel, and external partners.
• Deliver clear technical reports, presentations, and recommendations that facilitate action and value realization.

Indicators of Success

Success in this role is demonstrated by:

• Consistent delivery of reliable data and actionable technical insights from metallurgical test work and investigations.
• Process improvement initiatives resulting in enhanced recovery, product quality, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Successful technical recommendations supporting feasibility studies, pilot campaigns, technology evaluations, and process development projects.
• Early identification and resolution of metallurgical risks and process challenges through practical, evidence-based solutions.
• Provision of clear, timely, and high-quality technical support to stakeholders, improving decision quality and project outcomes.
• Consistent achievement of innovation, safety, quality, and continuous improvement objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 6–8 years of relevant experience in metallurgical research, mineral processing testwork, pilot plant operations, process development, or extractive metallurgy.
• Hands-on experience in designing and executing metallurgical testwork programs.
• Proven ability to interpret complex technical data.
• Experience in supporting various engineering and operational initiatives.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position located in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia. The role involves contributing to a dynamic environment focused on advancing mining technology and operations.