Senior Engineer, Mining

Ma'aden Gold and Base Metals (MGBM); Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Ma'aden Gold and Base Metals (MGBM) seeks a Senior Engineer, Mining to plan and coordinate resources for safe, efficient mine operations. You will evaluate ore extraction methods, oversee labor and equipment use, and support project estimates and investment decisions.

The role emphasizes environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance, with collaboration across geologists, metallurgists, and engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering is required.
• 8 years of mining engineering experience including mine operations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate labor, supplies, and equipment for efficient mine operations.
• Assess extraction methods based on deposit characteristics and overburden.
• Prepare operating and project estimates, monitor costs, and support investments.
• Analyse environmental and safety factors and ensure HSE compliance.

Skills

English proficiency

Achievement orientation

Teamwork

Ethics and values

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering

Job description

Job Title: Senior Engineer, Mining

Reporting to: Mine Manager

Business Unit / Function: BMNM

Why This Role Matters

The Senior Engineer, Mining plans and coordinates the availability and use of people, supplies, and equipment to support efficient mine operations in line with statutory, safety, and environmental conditions.

What You Will Deliver

Resource and Extraction Planning

• Test the validity of minable resources through preliminary surveys with geologists and determine the feasibility of ore extraction.
• Determine suitable ore extraction methods considering overburden depth, altitude, deposit characteristics, and surrounding strata.
• Plan and coordinate the use of labor, supplies, and equipment in line with efficiency, statutory, safety, and environmental conditions.

Engineering and Commercial Analysis

• Consult with geologists, metallurgists, and engineers on mining machines, facilities, systems, infrastructure, and environmental protection or restoration.
• Prepare operating and project estimates, assess capital and operating viability, control expenditure during production, and participate in negotiations for mine purchases or investments.
• Analyze environmental sensitivities related to processes, waste, chemicals, environmental and cultural factors, and geopolitical considerations.

Reporting and HSE

• Analyze and compile monthly and yearly statistical production reports for management review and information.
• Monitor adherence to Maaden Health, Safety and Environment programs, policies, and procedures, and provide guidance to address unsafe or damaging work practices.
• Investigate incidents in the assigned work area, provide recommendations or responses, and brief contractors on applicable HSE regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering.

Experience

• 8 years of experience in mining engineering, including mine operations experience in differing mine styles.

Skills That Matter

• Good knowledge of English.
• Achievement orientation.
• Teamwork.
• Ethics and values.