Mining Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026.
Mining Engineer - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
About Saudi Gold Refinery
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's 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.
Role Overview
Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is seeking a Mining Engineer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to provide technical engineering support for mine planning and production optimization. The engineer will apply rigorous data analysis to maximize recovery rates and minimize dilution while adhering to Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) regulations.
The Mining Engineer will report directly to the Mine Superintendent and will play a key role in bridging geological resource models with practical extraction methods. This position drives operational efficiency through optimized drill-and-blast designs and accurate grade control reconciliation.
Key Responsibilities
The Mining Engineer will execute the following core responsibilities to support SGR's mining and refining value chain.
Mine Planning Execution
The role creates detailed weekly and monthly mine schedules using specialized software to guide excavation activities and align with refinery intake targets.
Drill and Blast Design
This position designs blast patterns and drilling schedules to optimize fragmentation, control dilution, and reduce explosives costs in gold-bearing zones.
Grade Control Reconciliation
The engineer collaborates with geologists to define ore boundaries and reconciles mined tonnage and grade against the block model to validate resource estimation accuracy.
Production Monitoring
The role monitors daily production metrics against the mine plan to identify variances in tonnage and grade delivery and implements corrective actions.
Regulatory Compliance
This position prepares technical documentation required for annual mining license renewals with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and ensures environmental compliance.
Contractor Supervision
The engineer evaluates contractor performance regarding drilling accuracy, blasting efficiency, and haulage logistics to ensure adherence to technical specifications.
Geotechnical Assessment
The role conducts geotechnical assessments to ensure slope stability and safe access for heavy mobile equipment operators in open-pit environments.
Cost Optimization
This position implements cost-control measures for explosives, fuel, and maintenance inputs within the mining budget to improve overall operational margin.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering.
- Minimum of five years of experience in open-pit gold mining operations.
- Proficiency in mine planning software such as Datamine, Surpac, or Micromine.
- Strong understanding of drill and blast design principles and explosives safety regulations.
- Experience with grade control procedures and reconciliation of mine-to-mill data.
- Knowledge of Saudi mining laws and regulations issued by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.
- Fluency in English for technical reporting and communication with international stakeholders.
- Valid driver's license and ability to work in remote site locations when required.
Preferred / Nice-to-have
- Master's degree in Mining Engineering or Mine Management.
- Experience working in the Saudi Arabian mining sector or with GCC-based mining companies.
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification or membership in a recognized engineering society.
- Experience with haul road design and traffic management principles.
Success Metrics
- Delivers a validated medium-term mine plan that supports the mine annual throughput targets.
- Achieves a mine-to-mill reconciliation variance of less than five percent for gold grade.
- Reduces drilling and blasting costs per tonne by optimizing powder factors and hole patterns.
- Completes all regulatory submissions to MIM and SGS without delays or non-compliance findings.
- Implements a standardized grade control protocol that reduces dilution in high-grade zones.
- Establishes a reliable data flow between mine dispatch systems and the refinery's inventory management.
- Maintains zero recordable safety incidents within the engineering scope of work.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
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.