Job Description
Job Title
Lead Engineer, Process
Reporting to
Director, Engineering Design
Business Unit/Function
PD & E
Department
Project Engineering & Innovation
Direct Reports
Director, Engineering Design
Budget/Size
Grade
Job Family
Sub Family
Position Type
Regular
Role Profile Number
Job Purpose
To provide advanced process engineering expertise, leadership, and technical guidance to ensure safe, reliable, and optimized plant processes in both dimensions design and operation. The Lead Engineer, Process supports strategic decision-making, leads complex studies and improvement initiatives and value creation during the value engineering process, and ensures compliance with Ma’aden standards, regulations, and best engineering practices.
Key Accountabilities
Lead process engineering activities, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to Ma’aden 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 challenge technology provider 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 team, and Projects 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.
Contribute to strategic planning for capacity expansion, debottlenecking, and technology upgrades
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
- 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.
Ma’aden High Performance Competencies
- Safety Leadership – Consistently prioritizes safe behaviors and supports safety culture.
- Strategic Thinking – Anticipates future needs, applies long-term process engineering solutions.
- Technical Mastery – Demonstrates deep process engineering expertise and sound judgement.
- Collaboration & Influencing – Works effectively across functions and influences teams toward common goals.
- Execution Excellence – Delivers high-quality engineering outputs on time and with attention to detail.
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement – Identifies opportunities for optimization and drives change.
ROLE PROFILE
2
Classification: Restricted
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced process engineering expertise and leadership, ensuring safe and optimized plant processes.
- Lead complex studies and improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance and efficiency.
- Support strategic decision-making with technical guidance and recommendations.
- Conduct value engineering processes to create value and optimize plant operations.
- Ensure compliance with Ma'aden's standards, regulations, and best engineering practices.
- Guide and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align process engineering efforts with project goals.
- Stay updated with industry trends and advancements, ensuring our processes remain cutting-edge.
- Prepare and present technical reports and studies to stakeholders, clearly communicating your findings and recommendations.
- Maintain a safe work environment, adhering to all safety protocols and promoting a culture of safety.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in process engineering, with a proven track record of leadership and innovation.
- Expertise in process design, optimization, and troubleshooting, with a strong understanding of industry standards and regulations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of leading complex studies and providing innovative solutions.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work seamlessly in a team environment.
- Proficiency in using process simulation software and engineering tools, staying updated with the latest technologies.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a passion for continuous improvement and knowledge transfer.
- Willingness to stay current with industry advancements and a commitment to lifelong learning.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
