Senior Engineer, Process (Di-Ammonium Phosphate)

Maaden Saudi Arabian Mining Company; رأس الخير; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Ma’aden Saudi Arabian Mining Company is seeking engineers to advance engineering technology within project portfolios. You will deliver expert solutions to improve performance, manage risk, and balance safety with quality and cost.

You will lead risk assessments, develop maintenance schedules, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliant, data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant Engineering discipline.
• Master’s degree in the relevant Engineering discipline may be considered against the corresponding experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering solutions and technical advice that improve business performance and organizational competitiveness.
• Develop cost-effective technical solutions within agreed quality, schedule, and risk parameters.
• Analyse engineering components, systems, and processes to identify and implement operational improvements.
• Optimise equipment, systems, and processes by balancing technical, operational, and financial requirements.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis, Process Hazard Analysis, and Risk Assessment activities.
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules, technical procedures, safe work instructions, and inspection reports.
• Plan and manage engineering projects in line with targets and requirements.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers to strengthen technical capability.

Skills

Advanced engineering analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Risk assessment

Contractor management

Knowledge transfer

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

1. Job Purpose

Advance the application and integration of engineering technology within the assigned discipline or project portfolio. Deliver expert engineering solutions that improve operational performance, manage risk, strengthen competitiveness, and balance technical, operational, financial, quality, schedule, and safety requirements.

Operate independently at the execution level to analyse complex engineering challenges, develop and implement fit-for-purpose solutions, and provide credible technical advice to stakeholders. Contribute to continuous improvement, research and development, knowledge transfer, and the development of junior engineers while recognising when additional guidance or specialist support is required.

2. Key Accountabilities

Engineering Solutions & Operational Excellence

• Deliver engineering solutions and technical advice that improve business performance and organisational competitiveness.
• Develop cost-effective technical solutions within agreed quality, schedule, and risk parameters.
• Analyse engineering components, systems, and processes to identify and implement operational improvements.
• Optimise equipment, systems, and processes by balancing technical, operational, and financial requirements.
• Generate and implement technical ideas that create tactical improvements within the team.
• Conduct research and development that leads to practical engineering solutions.
• Apply relevant technologies and industry knowledge to strengthen technical delivery.
• Improve team work processes to enhance technical performance and execution efficiency.
• Take decisions that optimise total cost of ownership while balancing cost, schedule, quality, and risk.

Technical Assurance & Risk Management

• Lead Root Cause Analysis, Process Hazard Analysis, and Risk Assessment activities.
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules, technical procedures, safe work instructions, and inspection reports.
• Identify stakeholder needs and translate them into clear technical requirements and deliverables.
• Define and improve quality standards, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Review and sign off technical work within the assigned discipline to maintain delivery quality.
• Supervise and assess technical work completed by peers, contractors, and consultants.
• Review and develop policies, procedures, standards, methods, and engineering practices where required.
• Monitor process and risk impacts and implement appropriate reporting and corrective actions.
• Promote compliance with applicable technical procedures, specifications, legal requirements, and company standards.

Project & Performance Delivery

• Plan and manage engineering projects in line with agreed targets and business requirements.
• Manage personal work priorities and delivery commitments independently.
• Deliver technical services and solutions on time, cost-effectively, and within defined risk parameters.
• Provide accurate and timely information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Complete and distribute technical and performance reports in accordance with required standards.
• Manage technical risks, HSE requirements, and delivery outcomes across assigned work.
• Provide engineering advice that supports programmes, systems, and business decisions.

Technical Leadership & Capability Development

• Demonstrate Ma’aden’s vision, values, and goals through accountable and professional delivery.
• Build support for value-adding technical ideas that contribute to business improvement.
• Maintain professional and technical mastery through continuous learning and development.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers to strengthen technical capability and performance.
• Transfer technical expertise through structured knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Capture and disseminate technical knowledge in accordance with knowledge management standards.
• Provide technical direction and act as a reference point for colleagues and stakeholders.
• Communicate best practices, technical reports, and position statements to relevant stakeholders.
• Lead continuous improvement and contribute to transformation and change initiatives.
• Promote digitalisation within the engineering function.
• Direct staff toward appropriate training and development to strengthen delivery capability.

Stakeholder & Contractor Management

• Build credible working relationships with teams, managers, business leaders, customers, suppliers, universities, and specialist bodies.
• Develop internal and external expert networks that strengthen the organisation’s technical knowledge base.
• Manage relationships with contractors and consultants to support quality technical delivery.
• Collaborate with external engineering companies to exchange knowledge and benchmark practices.
• Communicate technical expertise through a collaborative and consultative approach that addresses business needs.
• Influence stakeholders to gain support for technically sound and value-adding solutions.
• Develop and facilitate the implementation of new solutions within the assigned area of expertise.
• Participate actively in relevant professional and technical networks.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Promote HSE policies and procedures through consistent safe work practices.
• Identify safety hazards proactively and take appropriate action.
• Apply relevant HSE rules, procedures, and engineering controls throughout technical delivery.
• Protect personal wellbeing and contribute to the safety and wellbeing of others.

3. Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant Engineering discipline.
• Master’s degree in the relevant Engineering discipline may be considered against the corresponding experience requirement.
• Specific engineering discipline: Not provided in the source role profile.

Minimum Experience

• Bachelor’s degree holders: Minimum six years of experience as an Engineer.
• Master’s degree holders: Minimum 18 months of experience as an Engineer.

Ma’aden High-Performance Competencies

• Developing Self
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Digitalisation
• Accountability
• Knowledge Transfer
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Continuous Improvement
• Change Facilitation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Decision-Making
• Creating & Innovating
• Entrepreneurial & Commercial Thinking
• Adaptability
• Global Thinking
• Safety Advocacy

Technical & Functional Competencies

• Advanced engineering analysis and modelling
• Engineering technology application and integration
• Engineering design and solution conceptualisation
• Technical integration
• System and process optimisation
• Operational improvement
• Risk management and analysis
• Root Cause Analysis
• Process Hazard Analysis
• Risk Assessment
• Preventive maintenance planning
• Engineering policies, procedures, standards, and methods
• Project planning and management
• Technical assurance and quality review
• Contractor and consultant management
• Research and development
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capability
• Total cost of ownership principles
• Financial, operational, and technical requirement balancing
• Industry trends and technical knowledge application
• Technical reporting
• Presentation and facilitation
• Persuading and influencing
• Negotiation
• Stakeholder management
• Knowledge management
• Design thinking
• HSE rules and procedures
• Professional verbal and written communication