Lead Engineer, Process II

Maaden Brief:

Maaden, established in 1997, is one of the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. We are leading the development of the mining industry to become the third pillar of Saudi Arabia’s economy by building a world-class, unique, and fully integrated mining value chain."

We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for the below-mentioned position. This role offers a chance to contribute to our ambitious growth and play a key part in shaping the future of mining in the Kingdom.

Role Profile:

Job Title: Lead Engineer, Process Phosphate II

Business Unit/Function: Phosphate BU

Job Location: Ras Al khair, Saudi Arabia

Working hours: 8 hours

Job post duration: starting 22 Sep 2025 - end date: 10

Oct 2025

Type of work: Full-time

Lead Engineer, Process Phosphate II

2. OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:

Improve technology application and integration for at least one technology and/or a supporting role within area of expertise/or portfolio of projects. The incumbent works independently, and knows when to seek help. (Operating level: Execution)

3. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Qualification:

1. Bachelors of Engineering

Experience:

1. 15 years experience as process engineering knowledgeable in PAP/DAP

Skills:

1. Advanced in analysis and modelling of engineering components, systems, processes

2. Operational improvement optimisation, balancing technical, operational and financial requirements

3. Competent performing risk Management/Analysis

4. Managing projects

5. Conceptualising engineering components, systems

6. Able to independently manage own work planning and delivery according to targets; proven application

7. Knowledge of technical trends, interpretation and application of industry knowledge

8. Effective verbal and written communication skills

9. Advanced analytical and problem solving skills

10. Research and development

11. Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking

12. Management skills

13. Competent in managing projects

14. Sound decision making skills

15. Presentation and facilitation skills

16. Ability to cope with pressures and setbacks

17. Ability to follow instructions and procedures

18. Advanced persuading and influencing skills

19. Ability to think and interact globally

20. Ability to adapt and respond to change

21. Creating and innovating

22. Design thinking

23 . Intermediate , presentation and negotiation skills

4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Focus Area

Getting results through recognised expertise

Operational / Functional

1. Consistently deliver business solutions which contribute to business results and improved competitiveness (consulting advice, business options)

2. Deliver quality solutions/ service cost effectively on time and within risk parameters

3. Provide advice that are generally accepted and implemented on programmes and systems, creating a competitive advantage for organization, leading to quality results

4. Deliver Cost effective results by tracking the impact of industry and global trends and develop breakthrough solutions (minimized corporate risk, advanced competitiveness) to the benefit of the organization

5. Risk results

6. HSE targets

9. Independently solve problems within a team context involving multiple stakeholders

10. Identify stakeholder needs to set specific technical requirements

11. Translate stakeholders needs/wants into specific technical deliverables (with guidance)

12. Independent idea generation within team context (tactical impact)

13. Analyse work processes and implement actions to improve own team's technical performance

14. Contribute to the development and definition of quality standards, specifications and technical requirements

15. Ensure quality of a function's technical delivery by the review and sign off of technical work within the discipline

16. Take decisions which optimise total cost of ownership

17. Balance cost, schedule, quality as per risk level

18. Review policies, procedures and methods and develop where necessary; apply policies with discretion

18. Supervise and assess technical work of peers and contractors

19. Continuously research the field of Advanced to develop the area with the company; make and implement suggestions for operational improvement (optimise equipment, systems and processes)

20. Leading RCA , PHA , RA and ability to establish PM schedules /procedures /SWIs/inspection reports

21. Provide essential information to internal/external stakeholders

22. Ensure that all reporting required meets the required standards and is completed and distributed on time.

Leadership

1. Understand, support and live the Ma'aden vision, values and goals

2. Expert utilization & direction through selling and obtaining support for value adding ideas leading to business improvement

3. Takes accountability for personal improvement, personal development, skills development and effectiveness

4. Expertise transfer, sharing and development

5. Continuously develop extensive knowledge relating to own field work and personal mastery in technical skills application through Talent Development

6. Expertise integration, sharing and developing expertise in others

7. Established technical and professional policies, practices, standards, procedures and methods; application, review and development

8. Deliver expert solutions as a thought leader, to meet changing business & work requirements through Trends, analysis, problem solving and quality decision making

9. Minimise Corporate risk through applied expertise, understanding Process and risk impact, reporting risks in the workplace and taking corrective action

10. Statutory & professional practice development

11. Extract, benchmark, enrich, capture and disseminate knowledge within knowledge management standards

12. Focused development of expert networks

10. High performance role model acting as coach and mentor within team to more junior Engineers

11 Ensuring continuous personal and professional growth and development

12. Improve group work processes

13. Facilitating transformation and change processes

14. Facilitating continuous improvement

15. Communicate best practices, technical reports and positions statements with the appropriate stakeholders

16. Ensure staff resources are maximised and staff members undertake appropriate training and development so they are skilled efficiently to perform allocated duties.

17. Provide direction and act as a technical reference point and mentor for staff while ensuring work outputs are in line with strategic and business plans.

18. Promote and adhere to all HSE Policy and Procedures through consistently demonstrating and

encouraging safe work practices.

Relationships

1. Creating effective stakeholder and expert networking relationships (e.g. customers, suppliers, universities and specialist bodies)

2. Demonstrate influential relationships with manager peers and company business leaders

3. Contractor/consultant relations & management

4. Communication of expertise (best practices, technical reports, position statement)

5. Develop and facilitate the implementation of new solutions in area of expertise

6. Research & Development

7. Build credibility and constructive working relationship with teams, managers and business leaders to enhance the knowledge base of the company

8. Maintain healthy and stable relations with contractors, consultants and management

9. Create and maintained well developed internal and external network

10. Liaise with external engineering companies to share knowledge and benchmark

5. COMPETENCIES:

Technical/Functional

1. Sound knowledge of relevant technical procedures, specifications and legal frameworks

2. Advanced knowledge of applicable engineering technologies

3. Aware of the fundamentals of the value chain and business drivers (own and stakeholders)

3. Proficient in the application of appropriate technologies

4. Advanced technical analysis and problem solving capability

5. Technical integration

5. Advanced capability implementing technical solutions

6. Proficient at conceptualising engineering solutions

6. Sound knowledge of system/process optimisation

7. Fundamental understanding of principles of total cost of ownership

7. Sound knowledge of engineering design

8. Sound ability to develop innovative technical solutions

9. Sufficient understanding of business processes and value chain in order to defend own value addition

10. Ability to balance financial, operational and technical requirements

11. Advanced knowledge of company standards, procedures and methods

Leadership

• Developing self and others

• Drive digitalisation within the function

• Teamwork and collaboration

1. Ability to transfer knowledge within own

Safety

• Safety advocate - anywhere and everywhere

• Advanced knowledge and application of HSE rules and procedures

• Sound knowledge of applicable HSE legislation and regulations and its practical implications

• Concern for own wellbeing and that of others

• Ability to contribute to fostering a safety culture

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates