About
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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Job Purpose
Lead and optimize all process engineering activities for the Phosphoric Acid Plant (PAP) to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production. Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting, process improvement, debottlenecking, and technology development to support stable operations, cost optimization, and long-term asset integrity.
Key Accountabilities
- Process Performance & Optimization: Monitor and analyze plant performance KPIs (yield, conversion efficiency, steam/energy consumption, filtration rates, P₂O₅ recovery). Identify deviations and implement corrective actions to sustain optimal operating conditions.
- Troubleshooting & Technical Support: Lead root-cause analysis for process upsets, equipment failures, and quality deviations. Provide on-the-spot technical guidance to operations to restore stable conditions.
- Process Design & Engineering Studies: Develop and review process design packages, mass and energy balances, PFDs, P&IDs, and process simulations for modifications, expansions, and debottlenecking projects.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all process engineering activities comply with the company safety standards, environmental regulations, and statutory requirements. Lead HAZOP, PHA, and risk assessments for new and existing systems.
- Technology & Best Practices: Evaluate new technologies, catalysts, filtration systems, and process control strategies to enhance plant performance. Benchmark against global phosphoric acid producers.
- Project Support: Provide process engineering input for CAPEX projects, including scope definition, technical evaluation, commissioning, and performance testing.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate process documentation, operating manuals, SOPs, and engineering records. Prepare technical reports and performance summaries for management.
- Operational Excellence: Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as energy optimization, waste minimization, gypsum stack management, and reliability improvements.
- Training & Mentoring: Develop the technical capability of junior engineers and operators through structured coaching, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Technical Services, EHS, and external technology licensors to ensure integrated and efficient plant performance.
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Engineering (chemical engineering or Process Engineering) + 4 years as Snr Engineer
- Masters of Engineering (chemical engineering or Process Engineering) + 2 years as Snr Engineer
- Professional certification or membership in a recognized engineering body is an advantage.
- Minimum Experience:
- 8–12 years of experience in process engineering within chemical, fertilizer, or phosphate industries.
- Minimum 5 years specifically in phosphoric acid production (Dihydrate/Hemihydrate/Wet‑Process).
- Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting, process optimization, and leading technical studies.
- Experience with process simulation tools (Aspen Plus/HYSYS), statistical analysis, and advanced process control.
Skills
- Expert in analysis and modelling of engineering components, systems, processes
- Effective leadership and management skills
- Advanced competence performing risk Management/Analysis
- Sound decision-making skills
- Ability to think and interact globally
Benefits
- Career Growth
- Competitive Salaries
- Comprehensive Package
- Inclusive Work Environment
- Work-Life Balance
- Employee wellness
Location
Turayf, Saudi Arabia
