Minerals Processing Technical Advisor - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Family Reloca[...]

aramco; Wes-Kaap; On-site; USD 80 000 - 150 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a highly skilled Minerals Processing Technical Advisor to enhance performance in mineral processing operations. This role involves collaborating with geologists and metallurgists to implement innovative technologies, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. With a commitment to talent development and a focus on sustainability, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the energy sector while working on world-scale projects. Join a team dedicated to driving innovation and efficiency in mineral processing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in processing lithium, cobalt, graphite, and nickel.
• Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient mineral processing techniques and optimize recovery rates.
• Conduct metallurgical tests and evaluate advanced processing technologies.

Skills

Mineral Processing

Metallurgical Engineering

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mineral Processing

Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Please note that this role is based in Saudi Arabia on a permanent, residential basis.

Job Req ID:15895

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. We are the world's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

Saudi Aramco is looking for a Minerals Processing Technical Advisor to work as part of the technical team within Aramco Minerals organization under Upstream Business Line.

We are seeking a highly skilled Mineral Processing Engineer to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will participate in improving existing systems and implementing new technologies to enhance performance. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including geologists, metallurgists, and environmental specialists to ensure that our processing operations meets the highest standards of efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance. Your expertise will directly impact our ability to reduce capital budget, operational costs and increase recovery rates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement efficient mineral processing techniques for different type of transition minerals & Optimize processes to improve recovery rates and reduce costs.
• Conduct comprehensive metallurgical tests to analyze the properties and behavior of transition minerals under different conditions.
• Evaluate and implement advanced technologies, including hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, and bioleaching, to optimize mineral processing operations.
• Support the project team that aims for process improvement and equipment upgrades.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely project completion.
• Conduct technical and economic assessments of mineral processing projects, ensuring alignment with industry standards and best practices.
• Provide expert input on feasibility studies, capital expenditure estimates, and return-on-investment analyses.
• Stay well-informed of emerging trends, technologies, and practices in transition minerals processing to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of processes and modifications.
• Review the feasibility study of Minerals Processing facilities including lithium, graphite and nickel and validate key assumptions and technical methodologies.
• Identify gaps in the study and provide recommendation for improvements
• Review engineering designs of the minerals processing facilities and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices
• Assess the viability of proposed processing technologies and their scalability for lithium, graphite and nickel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mineral Processing, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in processing lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel, or rare earth elements. Preferable to have project management experience with design and construction phases of minerals processing facility
• The ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams and to communicate effectively and clearly with specialists in other cross-functional teams.
• Demonstration of technical contribution in Mineral industry through reputable international publications, technology patents and mentoring programs for young engineers.
• Strong understanding of mineralogy and metallurgical principles for transition minerals.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities & Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of circular economy principles and recycling of transition minerals.
• Expertise in integrating renewable energy solutions into processing operations

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.