Principal Specialist, Sustainability &Energy Efficiency

Ma’aden; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Principal Specialist for Sustainability & Energy Efficiency. This role focuses on innovative research to enhance sustainability and convert industrial waste into valuable products. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering and over 15 years of experience in mining sustainability. The role offers a unique opportunity to impact the company's long-term sustainability strategy.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in mining sustainability and waste management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Waste-to-Value R&D strategy.
• Identify trends in waste valorization.
• Manage R&D projects converting waste into valuable products.

Skills

Communication and writing skills

Expertise in Minerals processing

Waste to Value applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in mining engineering

Job description

Job Title

Principal Specialist, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency

Reporting to

Director, Innovation

Business Unit/Function

Maaden Corporate

Department

Technology and Innovation (T&I)

Direct Reports

0

Budget/Size

xxxx

Grade

M12W/S

Job Family

Innovation

Sub Family

Sustainability & Energy Efficiency

Position Type

Research and Development

Role Profile Number

26725

Job Purpose

The Principal Specialist for Sustainability & Energy Efficiency is responsible for leading the development and execution of innovative research and technology initiatives that enhance sustainability, drive value creation from waste streams and maximize energy efficiency. This role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and implementing cutting-edge solutions that convert industrial waste into valuable products, align with circular economy principles, and support Maaden’s environmental objectives.

The specialist collaborates with internal stakeholders, external research institutions, and industry partners to test and validate the various concepts/emerging technologies, improve resource and energy efficiency, and integrate waste valorization technologies into company operations. Additionally, the Principal Specialist ensures compliance with regulatory frameworks, assess technical and economic feasibility, and contribute to Maaden long-term sustainability strategy through impactful R&D projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and drive the Waste-to-Value R&D strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate sustainability goals and industry best practices.
• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities to enhance waste valorization and circular economy initiatives.
• Lead and manage R&D projects focused on converting waste into valuable products, including feasibility studies, pilot programs, and technology scaling.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external research institutions to explore innovative solutions in waste reduction, resource recovery, and sustainable materials.
• Assess the technical and economic feasibility of new waste-to-value technologies and recommend viable solutions for implementation.
• Ensure effective integration of sustainable technologies into operations while optimizing resource efficiency and minimizing environmental impact.
• Represent the company in technical forums, industry conferences, and research collaborations to strengthen innovation networks.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering
• Minimum Experience: 15 years of experience in mining sustainability and waste management

Ma’aden High-Performance Competencies

• Talent in the field
• Able to invent and innovate solutions for complex problems.
• Able to develop new integrated and efficient processes
• Prioritize health and safety processes.
• Elevate team knowledge and expertise

Skills

• Competent in communication and writing skills, competent in English, Expertise in Minerals processing and Waste to Value applications.