Senior Engineer, Bene II

Job Title

Senior Engineer, BENE ORT

Reporting to

Director, ORT WAS

Business Unit/Function

BU - MFC

Department

ORT WAS

Direct Reports

Director, ORT WAS

Budget/Size

Grade

M10

Job Family

Sub Family

Position Type

Regular 

Role Profile Number

Job Purpose

The Senior Engineer BENE ORT - Support and execute operation readiness, commissioning, and startup activities for the Beneficiation (BENE) plant, ensuring systems are tested, stable, and ready for full production. The role is highly hands-on, focused on process performance, troubleshooting, and smooth plant ramp-up.

Key systems include:

• Crushing & screening

• Grinding (SAG/ball mills)

• Desliming & classification (cyclones)

• Flotation circuits

• Thickening & tailings handling

Key Accountabilities

• Safe and efficient commissioning of BENE systems

• Timely completion of assigned activities

• Stable plant operation during startup

• Effective troubleshooting and issue resolution

Key Responsibilities

A. Operation Readiness Support

• Assist in preparing:

• SOPs and operating procedures

• Startup and shutdown procedures

• Verify readiness of:

• Process systems

• Equipment and instrumentation

B. Pre-Commissioning Activities

• Support:

• Mechanical completion verification

• Punch list clearance

• Execute:

• Flushing and cleaning

• Equipment checks and test runs

• Assist in:

• Loop checks and calibration

C. Commissioning Execution

• Participate in:

• Dry and wet commissioning

• Initial ore feed introduction

• Monitor:

• Equipment performance

• Process stability

• Ensure systems operate according to design intent

D. Process Monitoring & Control

• Track key parameters:

• Throughput (TPH)

• Slurry density

• Recovery (%)

• Reagent dosing

• Support optimization of:

• Flotation efficiency

• Grinding performance

• E. Troubleshooting & Optimization

• Identify and resolve:

• Flotation issues (poor recovery, froth problems)

• Circuit imbalances

• Equipment performance issues

• Work with:

• Process and maintenance teams

F. Handover to Operations

• Support:

• RFSU certification

• Ensure:

• Systems are tested and documented

• Assist operators during:

• Startup and stabilization

G. Safety & Compliance

• Follow:

• Permit to Work (PTW)

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

• Participate in:

• Toolbox talks and risk assessments

• Ensure safe handling of:

• Reagents and slurry systems

H. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain:

• Commissioning logs

• Test records

• Report:

• Daily progress

• Issues and actions

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Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in:

• Chemical Engineering

• Metallurgical / Mineral Processing Engineering

Minimum Experience:

• 6–10+ years in:

• Beneficiation / mineral processing plants

• Experience in:

• Flotation circuits

• Commissioning and startup (preferred)

Skills Competencies

Maaden High-Performance Competencies:

1. Technical

• Grinding and flotation processes

• Process monitoring and control

• P&ID interpretation

• Basic DCS/PLC operation

• Soft Skills

• Strong troubleshooting ability

• Team coordination

• Attention to detail

• Behavioral (Ma’aden Values)

• Team First – collaborates across teams

• No Excuses – delivers results

• Safety First – strict adherence

• Continuous Learning – improves process knowledge

1. KPIs / Performance Metrics

• Commissioning activity completion (%)

• Recovery and throughput achievement

• Startup stability (downtime reduction)

• Safety compliance (zero incidents)

• Issue resolution time

• 8. Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Principal Engineer / ORT Manager

• Works with:

• Commissioning engineers

• Operations team

• Maintenance

1. Work Environment

• Site-based (Turaif Industrial City)

• Field-intensive role

• May require shift work during startup

1. Success Factors

• Strong hands-on process knowledge (flotation & grinding)

• Ability to stabilize plant quickly during startup

• Good coordination with multi-disciplinary teams

• Discipline in safety and documentation