Job Title: Loss Prevention Controller – PAP & Gypsum
Job location: Turaif, Saudi Arabia
Working hours: 8 hours
Type of work: Full time
Job post start date: 4/2/2026
Job post end date: 4/16/2026
Maaden Brief:
Maaden, 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.
We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for the below mentioned position. 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.
OVERALL JOB PURPOSE:
Ensure safe, reliable, and loss-free operations within the Phosphoric Acid Plant (PAP) and Gypsum handling/storage facilities by identifying operational risks, implementing loss prevention strategies, and monitoring compliance with EHSS and process safety standards.
The role focuses on minimizing process losses, safety incidents, environmental releases, equipment damage, and production disruptions through systematic monitoring, audits, process analysis, and operational discipline.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Operational and Functional
- Implement and maintain loss prevention strategies for the phosphoric acid production process and gypsum handling operations.
- Monitor plant operations to identify potential safety hazards, process deviations, or conditions that may lead to material loss, equipment failure, or environmental incidents.
- Ensure strict compliance with EHSS standards, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements across phosphoric acid and gypsum processing areas.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits of process units, storage areas, gypsum stacks, and associated infrastructure.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and operational abnormalities to determine root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor process parameters, mass balance, and material handling systems to detect abnormal losses or inefficiencies.
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to address equipment integrity risks and operational vulnerabilities.
- Support emergency response activities and ensure readiness for potential chemical releases, spills, or process safety incidents.
- Promote best practices for safe handling, storage, and transport of phosphoric acid, gypsum slurry, and associated materials.
- Maintain records of inspections, safety observations, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
- Assist in process hazard analysis (PHA), HAZOP reviews, and safety risk assessments related to PAP and gypsum facilities.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce process losses, improve operational reliability, and enhance plant safety performance.
Leadership & Professional Development
- Promote a strong loss prevention and safety culture across plant operations.
- Act as a subject matter resource for process safety, risk identification, and loss control strategies.
- Encourage reporting of unsafe conditions and near misses to improve operational safety awareness.
- Participate in training programs to enhance operational knowledge and safety competencies within the workforce.
- Support knowledge sharing and technical learning related to process safety and loss prevention practices.
- Promote accountability, discipline, and adherence to operational procedures.
- Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in process safety and loss prevention.
Relationship Management & Collaboration
- Work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and EHSS teams to ensure integrated loss prevention practices.
- Collaborate with plant leadership to develop and implement risk mitigation initiatives.
- Engage contractors and external service providers to ensure safe execution of activities within plant facilities.
- Coordinate with environmental teams regarding gypsum stack management, environmental monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
- Communicate operational risks and safety findings effectively to relevant stakeholders.
- Share technical reports and recommendations to support continuous operational improvement.
Competencies Overview
Technical/Functional
- Strong knowledge of phosphoric acid production processes, filtration systems, and gypsum by-product handling.
- Understanding of process safety management (PSM), hazard identification, and risk mitigation techniques.
- Ability to conduct safety audits, operational inspections, and incident investigations.
- Knowledge of mass balance, process efficiency monitoring, and material loss control.
- Familiarity with plant equipment, pipelines, pumps, filtration units, gypsum stack management, and storage systems.
- Ability to interpret operational data, trends, and performance indicators to identify potential risks.
- Understanding of environmental protection requirements associated with phosphogypsum storage and handling.
Leadership
- Demonstrates accountability and ownership of plant safety and loss prevention performance.
- Encourages teamwork, transparency, and proactive risk management.
- Supports continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
- Maintains professional integrity and promotes ethical conduct across plant operations.
Safety
- Acts as a champion of safety in all plant environments.
- Ensures adherence to EHSS policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Promotes proactive hazard identification and mitigation.
- Supports implementation of the Safety Culture Transformation Program.
- Ensures safe handling of hazardous chemicals and materials used in phosphoric acid production.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Safety, or related technical discipline.
Alternatively, a Science or Engineering degree with relevant industrial safety or process operations experience.
Minimum Experience:
10–15 years of experience in process operations, process safety, or loss prevention, preferably within:
- Phosphoric Acid Plants
- Fertilizer or chemical processing facilities
- Gypsum or phosphogypsum handling systems
Maaden High-Performance Competencies:
- Demonstrates strong commitment to operational excellence and safety.
- Promotes teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Supports organizational goals and operational performance targets.
Skills:
- Strong safety awareness and proactive hazard identification capability.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of phosphoric acid production processes and gypsum handling systems.
- Understanding of process safety management, EHSS standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience in incident investigation, risk assessment, and root cause analysis.
- Ability to interpret process data, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work effectively under operational pressure and make sound decisions.
- Good understanding of plant operations, equipment reliability, and maintenance coordination.
