Metallurgist Leader

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is a Saudi mining and precious-metals company specialized in the refining of gold and precious metals, bullion production, and value-added precious-metal services.

Operating within the Kingdom鈥檚 mining value chain, SGR is aligned to the Vision 2030 mining pillar and to the regulatory framework set by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) and applicable Saudi and international standards.

We produce responsibly sourced, traceable, and certified bullion, operate to LBMA Good Delivery and ISO-aligned quality standards, and invest in the people, processes, and controls behind every bar we produce.

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is seeking a Metallurgist Leader in Saudi Arabia to direct technical feasibility studies for our upstream exploration and downstream refining expansion projects.

This role validates mineral resource models and defines process flowsheets for gold extraction and refining across the Arabian Shield.

The position ensures technical data supports investment decisions aligned with Vision 2030 mining targets and SGR鈥檚 growth strategy.

The Metallurgist Leader will report directly to the Feasibility Study Director and will play a key role in bridging geological data with industrial refining requirements.

This position maximizes recovery rates and project viability by leading technical due diligence for pre-feasibility and feasibility studies.

The Metallurgist Leader will execute the following responsibilities to ensure technical excellence and regulatory compliance across SGR鈥檚 project portfolio.

The role directs technical workstreams for pre-feasibility and feasibility studies across SGR鈥檚 portfolio of gold and base metal projects.

This includes reviewing and approving process flowsheets that define crushing, grinding, leaching, and refining stages for new assets.

This position analyzes metallurgical test work data to determine optimal extraction methods for refractory and free-milling gold ores.

It defines specifications for refining equipment including Miller process reactors and Wohlwill electrolytic cells for future facilities.

The Metallurgist Leader collaborates with geologists to interpret drill core data and validate mineral resource estimates for project economics.

It oversees sample preparation and assay protocols to ensure chain of custody and data integrity during exploration phases.

The role ensures all feasibility study outputs comply with MIM mining regulations and Saudi Standards Organization (SASO)

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It integrates environmental management plans into process designs to meet National Center for Industrial Development guidelines.

This position supervises junior metallurgists and technical consultants to maintain quality and timelines in study deliverables.

It presents technical findings to the Feasibility Study Director and executive leadership to support investment committee decisions.

The Metallurgist Leader coordinates with external engineering firms to integrate civil, mechanical, and electrical designs with process requirements.

It manages the technical budget for feasibility studies including laboratory assays, pilot plant trials, and consultant fees.

The role supports sustainability reporting by quantifying energy consumption and emissions for proposed processing routes.

It assesses environmental and sustainability impacts of proposed mining and refining processes in line with SGR鈥檚 ESG framework.

This position evaluates technology providers for hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes to ensure alignment with LBMA standards.

It identifies geometallurgical domains that impact processing performance and integrates these into mine planning models.

鈼徛犅犅犅犅燘achelor鈥檚 degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mineral Processing from an accredited university.

鈼徛犅犅犅犅燤inimum 12 years of experience in gold mining, mineral processing, or precious metals refining with at least 5 years in feasibility studies.

鈼徛犅犅犅犅燩roven track record in delivering pre-feasibility or bankable feasibility studies for gold projects in the Arabian Shield or similar geological settings.

鈼徛犅犅犅犅燚eep technical knowledge of hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, and precious metals refining technologies including cyanidation and electrolysis.

鈼徛犅犅犅犅燛xperience with mineral resource estimation software and geometallurgical modeling tools.

鈼徛犅犅犅犅燬trong understanding of environmental regulations and sustainability standards applicable to the Saudi mining sector.

鈼徛犅犅犅犅燚emonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary technical teams and external consultants in a project environment.

鈼徛犅犅犅犅燜luency in English with strong technical writing skills for regulatory submissions and investor reports.

鈼徛犅犅犅犅燤aster鈥檚 degree or PhD in Metallurgy or Mineral Processing.

鈼徛犅犅犅犅燛xperience with LBMA Good Delivery accreditation processes for gold refineries.

鈼徛犅犅犅犅燩rofessional registration as a Chartered Engineer or equivalent professional body membership.

鈼徛犅犅犅犅燩rior experience working with Saudi Geological Survey or Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources on license applications.

鈼徛犅犅犅犅燢nowledge of Arabic language is an advantage for regulatory interactions.

鈼徛犅犅犅犅燙ompletion of technical due diligence for two pre-feasibility projects with approved process flowsheets and capital cost estimates.

鈼徛犅犅犅犅燰alidation of metallurgical parameters for fifteen exploration licenses to prioritize high-potential assets for further study.

鈼徛犅犅犅犅燛stablishment of standardized protocols for metallurgical testing and data management across all SGR projects.

鈼徛犅犅犅犅燬ecuring regulatory approvals from MIM for technical reports submitted for key exploration licenses.

鈼徛犅犅犅犅燚evelopment of a technical roadmap for SGR鈥檚 downstream refining expansion aligned with upstream production forecasts.

鈼徛犅犅犅犅燘uilding a competent internal technical team capable of supporting ongoing feasibility studies without excessive reliance on consultants.

鈼徛犅犅犅犅燗chievement of study milestones within budget and timeline constraints as defined by the Feasibility Study Director.

Saudi Gold Refinery welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Hiring decisions are made based on role requirements, skills, experience, and alignment with Saudization and Vision 2030 priorities.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply through the following link:

https://sgr.careers-page.com/jobs/face07e1-259c-4039-93ba-1d1c5511d701