Chemical Engineer

SAUDI ARABIAN RESOURCES COMPANY; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Gold Refinery is seeking a Chemical Engineer in Riyadh to optimize wet chemical refining and ensure assay accuracy. The role focuses on maximizing metal recovery from dore bars while upholding safety and environmental standards.

The successful candidate will report to the Lab Manager, troubleshoot process deviations, validate analytical methods, and drive continuous improvement in refining efficiency and quality systems across ISO 9001/17025 landscapes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 5 years in hydrometallurgy or precious metal refining.
• Experience with wet chemical analysis techniques including titration, gravimetric analysis, and spectroscopy.
• Fluency in English; working Arabic for regulatory interactions.

Responsibilities

• Optimize wet chemical refining processes to maximize metal recovery.
• Provide technical guidance to lab technicians on wet chemical analyses.
• Conduct safety audits of chemical storage, PTW and LOTO per standards.
• Monitor effluent and compliance with environmental permits.
• Maintain up-to-date SOPs for chemical handling and refining.
• Lead root cause investigations for spills or exposures.
• Deliver technical training on chemical handling and emergency response.
• Ensure accurate chemical inventory records and monthly reconciliation.
• Prepare technical reports for audits and regulatory inspections.
• Identify opportunities to reduce chemical consumption through process improvements.

Skills

Hydrometallurgy

Data analysis

Process safety

ISO 9001/17025 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Titration

Gravimetric analysis

Spectroscopy

Job description

Chemical Engineer - Riyadh Saudi Arabia

About Saudi Gold Refinery

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is a Saudi mining and precious‑metals company specialized in the refining of gold and precious metals bullion production and value-added precious-metal services Operating within the Kingdom s mining value chain SGR is aligned to the Vision 2030 mining pillar and to the regulatory framework set by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources MIM and applicable Saudi and international standards We produce responsibly sourced traceable and certified bullion operate to LBMA Good Delivery and ISO-aligned quality standards and invest in the people processes and controls behind every bar we produce

Role Overview

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is seeking a Chemical Engineer in Riyadh Saudi Arabia to optimize wet chemical refining processes and ensure technical accuracy in our assay laboratory. The role focuses on maximizing metal recovery rates from dore bars and recyclable feedstocks while maintaining strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations. This position supports SGR s contribution to the Kingdom s mining value chain by ensuring the production of LBMA-grade bullion through rigorous chemical control. The Chemical Engineer will report directly to the Lab Manager and will play a key role in troubleshooting process deviations and validating analytical methods. This position requires a proactive approach to process safety chemical inventory management and continuous improvement in refining efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• The Chemical Engineer will execute the following responsibilities to ensure operational excellence and compliance
• Process Optimization: The role analyzes daily refining data to adjust acid ratios and temperature controls ensuring maximum gold and silver recovery yields
• Laboratory Support: This position provides technical guidance to lab technicians on wet chemical analyses and troubleshoots instrumental calibration issues
• Safety Compliance: The engineer conducts regular audits of chemical storage and fume extraction systems to ensure adherence to PTW and LOTO standards
• Environmental Monitoring: The role monitors effluent pH and heavy metal content to ensure discharge limits meet national environmental permits and regulations
• Documentation Control: This position maintains up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures for all chemical handling and refining processes in the document control system
• Incident Investigation: The engineer leads root cause analysis for chemical spills or exposure events and implements preventive measures to avoid recurrence
• Training Delivery: The role delivers technical training sessions to operators and lab staff on safe chemical handling and emergency response protocols
• Inventory Management: This position ensures all chemical inventory records are accurate and reconciled monthly to support supply chain planning and security
• Audit Preparation: The engineer prepares technical reports for internal audits and external regulatory inspections by MIM and SASO officials
• Cost Reduction: The role identifies opportunities to reduce chemical consumption costs per kilogram of refined metal through process efficiency improvements

Preferred

• Nice-to-have Master s degree in Metallurgical Engineering Analytical Chemistry or a related field
• Experience with LBMA Good Delivery standards and responsible sourcing due diligence protocols
• Prior work experience in a gold refinery or precious metals trading environment in the GCC region
• Certification in Six Sigma Green Belt or similar process improvement methodologies
• Membership in the Saudi Council of Engineers with a valid professional classification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry from an accredited university recognized by the Saudi Ministry of Education
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in hydrometallurgy, precious metal refining, or industrial chemical processing
• Proven knowledge of wet chemical analysis techniques including titration, gravimetric analysis, and spectroscopy
• Strong understanding of process safety principles including HAZOP, LOTO, and hazardous material handling regulations
• Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 quality management systems in a laboratory or manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and ability to interpret complex process data for decision-making
• Fluency in English for technical documentation and reporting, with working proficiency in Arabic for local regulatory interactions
• Ability to work in a plant environment involving shift rotations and exposure to chemical hazards with appropriate PPE