Gold Refinery Plant Chemist — Precise Assays & QC

Sgr Sa; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Plant Chemist to perform precise chemical analysis of dore bars, process solutions, and bullion products. You will operate ICP-OES, AAS, and XRF instruments, ensure LBMA Good Delivery standards, and maintain strict quality controls within a 24/7 industrial setting.

The role reports to the Plant Superintendent and emphasizes data accuracy, chemical safety, and process support across refining operations. Shift work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or related scientific field.
• Minimum three years of experience in an industrial laboratory, preferably in mining or precious metals refining.
• Proficiency in fire assay, cupellation, and wet chemical analysis techniques.
• Hands-on experience with ICP-OES, AAS, or XRF instrumentation operation and maintenance.
• Understanding of ISO 17025 laboratory quality management systems.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemical handling and environmental waste disposal regulations.
• Ability to work rotating shifts in an industrial plant environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

Responsibilities

• Perform fire assay, cupellation, and instrumental analysis on incoming dore and process samples to determine precious metal content accurately.
• Operate and maintain ICP-OES, AAS, and XRF equipment with regular calibration and minimal downtime.
• Generate certified assay certificates and maintain LIMS records for full traceability and compliance with LBMA and SASO standards.
• Manage safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals and laboratory waste per permits and HSE policies.
• Provide timely analytical data to refining operators to optimize acid usage and maximize metal recovery rates.
• Reconcile laboratory sample weights with vault records to maintain chain of custody for precious metal flows.
• Maintain laboratory documentation and calibration logs to ensure audit readiness for ISO 17025 assessments.
• Provide 24/7 shift coverage to support continuous laboratory operations and urgent sampling needs.

Skills

Fire assay

Cupellation

Wet chemistry analysis

ICP-OES

AAS

XRF

Excel

LIMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field

Tools

ICP-OES

AAS

XRF

Job description

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Plant Chemist to perform precise chemical analysis of dore bars, process solutions, and bullion products. You will operate ICP-OES, AAS, and XRF instruments, ensure LBMA Good Delivery standards, and maintain strict quality controls within a 24/7 industrial setting.

The role reports to the Plant Superintendent and emphasizes data accuracy, chemical safety, and process support across refining operations. Shift work is required.