Principal Engineer, Capital & Projects

Maaden Brief:

Ma’aden, 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.

Benefits:

• Career Growth. 
• Competitive Salaries 
• Comprehensive Package
• Inclusive Work Environment
• Work-Life Balance

Employee Wellness

Job Title

Principal Engineer, Capital & Projects

Reportingto

Director, Continuous Improvement Business Unit/Function

Phosphate BU / TCI

Department

Continuous Improvement

Direct Reports

Budget/Size

Grade

M12

Job Family

Continuous Improvement

Sub Family

Position Type

Regular

Role Profile Number

Job Purpose

Provide leadership for the development, execution and control of proposals and projects with the ultimate goal of achieving project completion on time, within budgets, to the satisfaction of the customer, and at acceptable levels of quality without compromising safety or reliability.

Key Accountabilities

Provide Phosphate BU top management and departments analysis, advice and support on CAPEX (Capital) and Project related matters to facilitate effective decisions and corresponding actions for the below requirements.

1. CAPEX initiation, evaluation and approval
2. AFE funds prioritization, utilization, optimization and control.
3. New Projects Risk Mitigation
4. New Projects execution planning, prioritization and control
5. Ongoing Projects execution performance monitoring and control
6. Ongoing Projects Compliance and control.
7. Projects Life Cycle Management.
8. Continuous Improvements

Provide deliverables through the below support activities.

1. Financial Cost Calculation, Analysis and Modelling.
2. Cost and Benefit Calculation and Analysis. 
3. Capitals and Projects Risks, Strengths and Weaknesses Analysis.
4. Development and Analysis of proposed Project Scope of Work, Cash Flows, Resource planning and Schedules.
5. Contracts technical proposal analysis and evaluation,
6. Project Plan risk, Financial Calculations and analysis, etc.
7. Approved CAPEX   AFEs cash flow and funds monitoring, analysis and control.
8. Other activities to be assigned by his immediate superior.

Provides key support to Phosphate BU Management,  Projects, Turnaround, Operations, Maintenance  and Finance Departments.

• CAPEX and Projects Monitoring 
• CAPEX and Projects Control
• End User Department Support
• Finance Department Support
• Projects and Turnaround department’s Support
• Phosphate BU Interface, Integration, Collaboration and Coordination 
• Promote safety culture

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in Engineering. Preferably with a post graduate degree (MBA or equivalent)

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum,15 years’ total experience in chemical, mining, fertilizer manufacturing or equivalent environment. At least Five (5) years in CAPEX and Projects Control and Administration. 

Ma’Aden High-Performance Competencies:

• Leadership
• Achievement Drive
• Decisiveness and judgement
• Impact and influence
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Analytical Thinking

Skills:

• Capital and Financial Cost Analysis and Modelling
• Project Management, Scope of Work, Technical Evaluation, Budgeting, Cost Calculation and Scheduling.
• Understanding of Phosphate Operations and Business Processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Identifying and Managing Project risks and issues
• Risks, Strengths and Weaknesses Analysis of Capitals and Projects.