Senior Engineer Mining📣 Job Ad

About Ma'aden and the Opportunity

Ma'aden - Saudi Arabian Mining Company | معادن, established in 1997, is a rapidly growing multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. The company is instrumental in developing Saudi Arabia's mining industry as a key economic pillar, building a world-class, integrated mining value chain. We are seeking a Senior Engineer, Mining to join our team on a full-time basis.

Role Overview

The Senior Engineer, Mining is responsible for planning and coordinating the availability and utilization of personnel, supplies, and equipment to support efficient mine operations. This role ensures adherence to all statutory, safety, and environmental conditions throughout the mining process.

Resource and Extraction Planning Responsibilities

• Test the validity of minable resources through preliminary surveys conducted with geologists.
• Determine the feasibility of ore extraction.
• Determine suitable ore extraction methods, considering factors such as overburden depth, altitude, deposit characteristics, and surrounding strata.
• Plan and coordinate the use of labor, supplies, and equipment in line with efficiency, statutory, safety, and environmental conditions.

Engineering and Commercial Analysis

• Consult with geologists, metallurgists, and engineers regarding mining machines, facilities, systems, infrastructure, and environmental protection or restoration initiatives.
• Prepare operating and project estimates.
• Assess capital and operating viability for projects.
• Control expenditure during production phases.
• Participate in negotiations for mine purchases or investments.
• Analyze environmental sensitivities related to processes, waste, chemicals, environmental and cultural factors, and geopolitical considerations.

Reporting and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)

• Analyze and compile monthly and yearly statistical production reports for management review and information.
• Monitor adherence to Ma'aden Health, Safety and Environment programs, policies, and procedures.
• Provide guidance to address unsafe or damaging work practices.
• Investigate incidents in the assigned work area, providing recommendations or responses.
• Brief contractors on applicable HSE regulations.

Required Experience

Candidates for this full-time position should possess 5-10 years of experience in mining operations or a closely related engineering field.