TPE V / Mineral Processing & Tailings SME

About the Role

EHIF is seeking a TPE V / Mineral Processing & Tailings SME to serve as the Technical Authority for its portfolio of energy, oil & gas, mining, industrial, and infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position within a global leader in consulting, engineering, and operations for the energy and materials sectors.

Role Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to provide technical authority for mineral processing plants. This includes key minerals involved in the Energy Transition, such as Lithium, Bromine, Magnesium, Graphite, Rare Earths, and base metals including Copper and Gold.

Responsibilities

• Act as the focal point and Technical Authority across multiple minerals processing projects.
• Lead technical reviews during Concept, Pre-FEED, FEED, and Detailed Design phases.
• Perform independent design assurance and peer reviews.
• Resolve complex engineering challenges and provide specialist guidance.
• Communicate process requirements effectively to other members of study, project, or proposal teams.
• Support proposals, client workshops, and business development initiatives.
• Mentor young engineers and contribute to the development of technical capability.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards and best practices.

Qualifications and Requirements

Candidates should be recognized industry experts with a proven track record in the following areas:

• Solving complex engineering challenges.
• Influencing clients and driving technical excellence across major international projects.
• Mentoring engineering teams.
• In-depth technical knowledge of process plant development, design, and operation within the minerals and metals industry.
• In-depth technical knowledge of the hydrometallurgical processing of commodities such as gold, base metals, uranium, rare earth elements, and battery-grade metals.
• Extensive technical knowledge of process design and engineering of hydrometallurgical unit operations, including leaching, precipitation, solvent extraction, ion exchange, and electrowinning.

Company Overview

EHIF, through its Energy & Materials pillar Wood, operates with 33,000 people in approximately 50 countries. The company supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms part of Sidara, a global partnership of multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EHIF is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on objective criteria, without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with relevant governing laws.