Lead Specialist, IIOT and Systems II

Ma’aden; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in the Riyadh region is seeking a professional to lead the adoption of IoT technology across its operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics and over 8 years of experience in digital technology integration. Responsibilities include driving efficiency and innovation through digital instrumentation and managing cross-functional teams. Strong understanding of OT systems and excellent problem-solving capabilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in systems integration or data engineering.
• Strong knowledge of OT systems and instrumentation.
• Experience with enterprise integration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the adoption of IoT technology in operations.
• Conduct technical market analysis on new technologies.
• Develop and implement testing protocols with business units.

Skills

Digital & automation technology adoption

Problem solving capability

Analytical skills

Clear understanding of integration principles

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related

Tools

Rockwell Systems

Yokogawa Systems

Honeywell Systems

Job description

Job Purpose:

As a key member of the technology CoE, they will lead and provide Ma'aden's business units with technical expertise and strategy for the frontline operational adoption of Internet of Things technology & OT systems integration into IT networks in Ma’aden’s Mining, Mineral processing and Manufacturing activities. This includes identifying the needs for the latest digital instrumentation and sensors, defining their fit for purpose justifications and implementing future‑ready strategic Operational Technologies. Their role involves driving productivity improvement in the mining, processing and manufacturing activities.

Key Accountabilities:

• Take charge of developing and implementing game‑changing and novel technologies that support, enable and transform Ma’aden to a Digital Twin enabled enterprise and apply fit‑for‑purpose automation across the company, with a focus on the operational frontline assets.
• Undertake technical market analysis to identify and evaluate technologies through focused initiatives and trials aimed at enhancing process efficiency and reducing reliance on conventional technologies.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to cross‑functional teams and stakeholders, including Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments as required.
• Develop and implement testing and validation protocols with the BU’s.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in systems integration, data engineering or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of integration principles, methodologies, and technologies.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of OT systems preferable Rockwell, Yokogawa and Honeywell.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of Instrumentation and condition monitoring.
• Experience with enterprise integration platforms.
• Knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work well in a cross‑functional, strongly matrixed environment.
• Critical thinking capabilities, analytical skills, action orientation.
• Excellent prioritization skills.

Minimum Experience:

8+ years of experience in implementing mining, processing and manufacturing digital technology, with a track record of driving technology adoption and efficiency improvements in mining, processing and manufacturing operations.

Maaden High-Performance Competencies:

• Program management
• Change Champion
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Care
• Ownership
• Accountability
• Communication
• Continuous improvement
• Achievement Drive
• Decisiveness and judgement
• Impact and influence

Skills:

• Clear understanding of pre-requisites/enablers for digital & automation technology adoption
• Problem solving capability.
• Demonstrated skills in mastering new digital & automation knowledge and its applications.
• Demonstrated ability to see underlying concepts and patterns in complex situations and their application to business decisions.
• Work well in a cross‑functional, strongly matrixed environment.
• Critical thinking capabilities, analytical skills, action orientation.
• Excellent prioritization skills.