Waste-to-Value Strategy Lead — Mine Waste Innovation

Ma'aden Gold and Base Metals (MGBM); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Ma'aden Gold and Base Metals (MGBM) seeks a Principal Specialist - Mine Waste to Value to transform waste streams into strategic value. You will drive portfolio development, identify opportunities, and lead commercialization from concept to deployment across mining sites.

The role requires leadership in feasibility studies, technology assessment, and partnership development to accelerate sustainable value realization and environmental improvements across Ma’aden’s assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a technical discipline such as Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• 7+ years experience in mining, mineral processing, technology development, innovation, business development, or strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a long-term waste-to-value portfolio aligned with growth, sustainability, and circular economy goals.
• Identify opportunities to maximize value recovery from mine waste streams like waste rock and tailings.
• Lead feasibility studies, pilot programs, and commercialization efforts for waste-derived products.
• Advise on technology assessment, due diligence, and benchmarking to strengthen innovation capabilities.
• Oversee programs from laboratory testing to pilot projects and commercial deployment.

Skills

Mine Waste Valorization

Resource Recovery Technologies

Circular Economy Solutions

Technology Scouting & Assessment

Technology Commercialization

Feasibility & Due Diligence Evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related

Job description

Ma'aden Gold and Base Metals (MGBM) seeks a Principal Specialist - Mine Waste to Value to transform waste streams into strategic value. You will drive portfolio development, identify opportunities, and lead commercialization from concept to deployment across mining sites.

The role requires leadership in feasibility studies, technology assessment, and partnership development to accelerate sustainable value realization and environmental improvements across Ma’aden’s assets.