Minerals Processing Technical Advisor

Company profile; Al Jubayl; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the global energy industry is seeking a Minerals Processing Technical Advisor. This role involves improving existing systems and implementing new technologies in mineral processing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in processing transition minerals and a strong educational background in relevant engineering fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in processing lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel.
• Proven technical contributions in the mineral industry through publications or patents.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement efficient mineral processing techniques.
• Conduct comprehensive metallurgical tests to analyze properties of transition minerals.
• Evaluate and implement advanced technologies for mineral processing operations.

Skills

Mineral Processing

Metallurgy

Project Management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mineral Processing

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a forward-looking view of the future, born of our nine decades of experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits not just to the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Job Purpose

Saudi Aramco is looking for a Minerals Processing Technical Advisor to work as part of the technical team within the Aramco Minerals organization under the Upstream Business Line.

We are seeking a highly skilled Mineral Processing Engineer to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will participate in improving existing systems and implementing new technologies to enhance performance. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including geologists, metallurgists, and environmental specialists—to ensure our processing operations meet the highest standards of efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance. Your expertise will directly impact our ability to reduce capital expenditure, operational costs, and increase recovery rates.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement efficient mineral processing techniques for different types of transition minerals & optimize processes to improve recovery rates and reduce costs.
2. Conduct comprehensive metallurgical tests to analyze the properties and behavior of transition minerals under different conditions.
3. Evaluate and implement advanced technologies, including hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, and bioleaching, to optimize mineral processing operations.
4. Conduct technical and economic assessments of mineral processing projects, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
5. Provide expert input on feasibility studies, capital expenditure estimates, and return-on-investment analyses.
6. Stay well-informed of emerging trends, technologies, and practices in transition minerals processing to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
7. Review the feasibility study of minerals processing facilities including lithium, graphite, and nickel, validate key assumptions and technical methodologies, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
8. Assess the viability of proposed processing technologies and their scalability for lithium, graphite, and nickel.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in processing lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel, or rare earth elements. Project management experience with design and construction phases of mineral processing facilities is preferable.
• Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and communicate clearly with specialists in other fields.
• Proven technical contributions in the mineral industry through publications, patents, or mentoring programs.
• Strong understanding of mineralogy and metallurgical principles for transition minerals.

Working Environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by challenging and rewarding professional, technical, and industrial opportunities, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on world-scale projects supported by investments in capital and technology. We invest heavily in talent development, offering extensive training and workforce development programs to enhance sector-specific knowledge and competencies.