Manager, Process ARGP Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC)

Key Accountabilities
Develop and implement gold processing strategies and plans to optimize recovery, maximize throughput, and achieve production targets within budgetary and regulatory constraints.
Manage and coordinate metallurgical testing and process optimization activities to improve gold extraction efficiency, reduce operating costs, and enhance overall process performance.
Oversee the operation of gold processing facilities, including crushing, grinding, gravity separation, flotation, cyanidation, and carbon-in-leach (CIL) circuits, to ensure optimal performance and product quality.
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to gold recovery, ore grade, and process efficiency, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processing operations.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and environmental management practices for gold processing operations, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Manage and optimize reagent usage, chemical dosing, and process parameters to achieve desired metallurgical outcomes while minimizing costs and environmental impacts.
Lead and develop a team of metallurgical professionals, including metallurgists, laboratory technicians, and process operators, to ensure competency, adherence to best practices, and achievement of performance targets.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mining, geology, and engineering, to integrate technical inputs, address operational challenges, and optimize processing workflows.
Liaise with external consultants, suppliers, and service providers to obtain technical support, expertise, and resources for gold processing operations, as needed.
Prepare operational reports, performance analyses, and presentations for senior management to communicate key findings, achievements, and areas for improvement in gold processing operations.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field; master's degree or professional certification (e.g., P.Eng., MetSoc) is preferred.
Minimum Experience:
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in gold processing operations, with progressive experience in metallurgical testing, process optimization, and production management roles.
Experience in managing and optimizing gold processing circuits, including crushing, grinding, leaching, adsorption, desorption, and refining (ADR) processes, to achieve optimal recovery and throughput.

Ma aden High Performance Competencies:
Skills:
Proficiency in metallurgical testing techniques, laboratory procedures, and analytical methods used in gold ore characterization, process optimization, and product quality control.
Excellent knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards applicable to gold processing operations, with a focus on maintaining safe and sustainable work practices.
Leadership and team management skills, with the ability to lead and develop a team of metallurgical professionals, foster collaboration, and drive results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.