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Lead Engineer, Process

Unlock employer Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Posted: 25 Nov 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $70k - $90k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

The company, 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. 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.

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The Lead Engineer, Process provides advanced process engineering expertise, leadership, and technical guidance to ensure safe, reliable, and optimized plant processes in both design and operation. The role supports strategic decision-making, leads complex studies and improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with the company standards, regulations, and best engineering practices.

Key Accountabilities

  • Lead process engineering activities, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to the company standards and industry codes.
  • Develop, review, and approve process design documents such as PFDs, P&IDs, HMBs, equipment sizing, and process simulations.
  • Provide troubleshooting and technical support to resolve process performance issues and improve plant reliability and efficiency.
  • Lead HAZOP, SIL, and other process safety reviews; ensure implementation of recommendations.
  • Manage and execute process optimization initiatives to improve throughput, energy efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness in all project stages.
  • Oversee and mentor junior process engineers; provide technical coaching and support.
  • Collaborate with business unit teams and project teams to ensure alignment and safe execution of activities.
  • Support project execution: scope development, FEED reviews, technical evaluations, commissioning, and startup assistance.
  • Ensure process safety compliance and champion continuous improvement in safety performance.
  • Prepare and review technical reports, studies, and presentations for management decision-making.

Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or Process Engineering (master’s degree preferred).
    • Professional Engineering certification or equivalent is an advantage.
  • Minimum Experience:

    • 5–12 years of relevant process engineering experience in mining, metals, petrochemical, or related heavy industrial operations.
    • Demonstrated experience in process design, troubleshooting, and process safety management.
    • Experience in leading technical teams and managing engineering deliverables.
  • Skills:

    • Strong proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus).
    • Excellent knowledge of PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, relief valve sizing, mass/energy balances.
    • Solid understanding of process safety principles (HAZOP, LOPA, SIL).
    • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
    • Effective communication and report-writing skills.
    • Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.
    • Strong project management and coordination capabilities.

Benefits

  • Career Growth
  • Competitive Salaries
  • Comprehensive Package
  • Inclusive Work Environment
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Employee wellness
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