Senior Specialist, Research Metallurgist

Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC); Saudi Arabia; Vor Ort; SAR 250.000 - 420.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Maaden Aluminium Company (MAC) seeks a Senior Specialist Research Metallurgist to advance technology and transform metallurgical research into operational value. You will lead laboratory and pilot-scale work, support process optimization, and provide expert guidance to drive recovery, product quality and efficiency.

You will design and interpret complex datasets, collaborate with operations and engineering, and contribute to technology deployment and continuous improvement initiatives across our

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 6-8 years of relevant experience in metallurgical research, mineral processing testwork, pilot plant operations, process development, or extractive metallurgy.
• Hands-on experience designing and executing metallurgical testwork programs and interpreting complex technical data.
• Experience supporting feasibility studies, process optimization initiatives, pilot campaigns, operational troubleshooting, and technology evaluations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, provide specialist advice, and guide less experienced team members or external service providers.

Aufgaben

• Metallurgical research and technical evaluation to improve understanding of process performance, recovery opportunities, and technical constraints.
• Develop and refine metallurgical flowsheets, operating parameters and testing methodologies for enhanced performance.
• Deliver technical assessments, mass and metal balances, kinetics evaluations and process analyses for informed decisions.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement by evaluating new technologies and opportunities to enhance metallurgical performance.
• Provide specialist metallurgical guidance to multidisciplinary teams and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.

Kenntnisse

Metallurgical testwork design

Mineral processing

Mass balancing

Flowsheet development

Pilot plant testing

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Engineering feasibility study support

Process performance evaluation

Technical reporting

Technology assessment

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical coaching

Laboratory coordination

Results orientation

Safety leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Why This Role Matters

The Senior Specialist Research Metallurgist advances Maaden s technology and innovation agenda by converting metallurgical research testing and process development into tangible operational and commercial value. The role strengthens decision-making by providing deep technical expertise that improves resource recovery, process performance, product quality and operational efficiency. The role reduces technical uncertainty through rigorous laboratory and pilot-scale investigations enabling informed investment, engineering and process optimization decisions. Through robust analysis and evidence-based recommendations it accelerates innovation while minimizing operational and metallurgical risk. By bridging research, pilot testing and operational implementation the role supports sustainable growth, technology advancement and continuous improvement across Maaden s mining and minerals processing operations.

What You Will Deliver

Metallurgical Research amp Technical Evaluation

Deliver specialized metallurgical investigations that improve understanding of process performance, recovery opportunities, and technical constraints. Generate reliable laboratory and pilot-scale data that supports engineering studies, technology evaluations and operational decisions. Strengthen confidence in metallurgical decisions through rigorous testing, analysis and interpretation of complex datasets.

Process Development amp Optimization

Improve recovery, grade, throughput, reagent efficiency, energy performance and product quality through data-driven process recommendations. Develop and refine metallurgical flowsheets, operating parameters and testing methodologies that enhance operational performance. Support scale-up and technology deployment activities through technically sound recommendations and evaluation inputs.

Technical Analysis amp Decision Support

Deliver technical assessments, mass and metal balances, kinetics evaluations and process analyses that enable informed decision-making. Translate complex metallurgical findings into clear recommendations for engineering, operations and management stakeholders. Identify technical risks, uncertainties and performance gaps while recommending practical mitigation and improvement actions.

Innovation amp Continuous Improvement

Advance innovation initiatives through evaluation of new technologies, methodologies and process improvement opportunities. Strengthen continuous improvement programs by identifying opportunities to enhance metallurgical performance and operational effectiveness. Support knowledge development and transfer that enables long-term technical capability growth.

Stakeholder Collaboration amp Technical Leadership

Provide specialist metallurgical expertise to multidisciplinary teams, laboratories, pilot plant personnel and external partners. Strengthen technical execution through guidance, mentoring and alignment with approved quality and safety standards. Deliver clear technical reports, presentations and recommendations that facilitate action and value realization.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience: 6-8 years of relevant experience in metallurgical research, mineral processing testwork, pilot plant operations, process development, or extractive metallurgy.

Hands-on experience designing and executing metallurgical testwork programs and interpreting complex technical data.

Experience supporting feasibility studies, process optimization initiatives, pilot campaigns, operational troubleshooting, and technology evaluations.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, provide specialist advice, and guide less experienced team members or external service providers.

Skills That Matter

• Metallurgical testwork design and execution
• Mineral processing and extractive metallurgy
• Mass and metal balancing
• Flowsheet development and process optimization
• Pilot plant testing and scale-up support
• Technical data interpretation and statistical analysis
• Technical problem solving and root cause analysis
• Engineering and feasibility study support
• Process performance evaluation
• Technical reporting and documentation
• Technology assessment and innovation delivery
• Continuous improvement and value optimization
• Stakeholder communication and influencing
• Cross-functional technical collaboration
• Technical coaching and knowledge transfer
• Laboratory and contractor coordination
• Results orientation and accountability
• Safety and quality leadership