Senior Hydrometallurgy Engineer — Brine Minerals Lead

Saudi Aramco; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 34,605 - 46,140; Full time

Job summary

A global energy corporation based in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor – Metallurgical Engineer. The ideal candidate must possess extensive experience in hydrometallurgy, with a focus on brine-based minerals. Responsibilities include leading process design and optimization, conducting metallurgical testwork, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have strong proficiency in chemical process design and simulation tools, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 15 years of professional experience. This is a full-time position located in Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in hydrometallurgy and chemical process development.
• At least 7–10 years in hydrometallurgical process development focused on brine-based minerals.
• Strong proficiency with chemical simulation tools and process equipment design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, optimization, and scale-up of hydrometallurgical processes.
• Conduct metallurgical and chemical testwork for feasibility studies.
• Provide technical leadership in environmental and safety compliance.

Skills

Hydrometallurgy

Chemical process design

Mass transfer

Solution chemistry

Process scale-up

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

MSc or PhD in Hydrometallurgy, Chemical Metallurgy, or Industrial Chemistry

Tools

HSC Chemistry

FactSage

METSIM

Aspen Plus

Job description

A global energy corporation based in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor – Metallurgical Engineer. The ideal candidate must possess extensive experience in hydrometallurgy, with a focus on brine-based minerals. Responsibilities include leading process design and optimization, conducting metallurgical testwork, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should have strong proficiency in chemical process design and simulation tools, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 15 years of professional experience. This is a full-time position located in Saudi Arabia.