Superintendent - Sulphuric Acid & Power Utilities

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: Superintendent - Sulphuric Acid & Power Utilities

Business Unit/Function: Phosphate BU - Sulphuric Acid & Power Utilities

Working hours: 8 hours

Job post duration: starting 12 Feb 2026 - end date: 28 Feb 2026

Type of work: Full-time

Role Purpose

To lead the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the Sulphuric Acid Plant and Power & Utilities facilities and lead during commissioning, start-up, ramp-up, and steady-state operations.

Accountable for operational readiness, production performance, asset integrity, regulatory compliance, and people development aligned with Maaden values.

Key Accountabilities Safety & Compliance

• Drive Zero Harm culture and ensure MSHEM compliance.
• Ensure environmental compliance (SO , acid mist, effluent, stack emissions).
• Lead PSSR, HAZOP close-out and startup safety reviews.
• Lead operations input during pre-commissioning & commissioning.
• Validate SOPs, SMPs, startup/shutdown procedures.
• Ensure manpower readiness and competency certification.
• Coordinate seamless handover from Project & ORT to Operations.

Production & Reliability Performance

• Deliver Acid production, Power, water and steam generation targets.
• Optimize converter efficiency, heat recovery, energy balance.
• Ensure reliability of the Plant and all critical equipment's.
• Improve plant availability and reduce forced outages.
• Support RBI, inspection and turnaround planning.
• Ensure readiness of critical rotating and static equipment.
• Lead shift supervisors, engineers and operators.
• Drive competency matrix, succession planning and coaching.
• Promote ownership culture and cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive energy efficiency and steam optimization initiatives.
• Reduce chemical consumption and operational losses.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12-18 years in Sulphuric Acid & Utilities operations.
• Minimum 5 years in supervisory role.

Experience in new plant commissioning and DCDA process preferred.