Job Description

Requisition ID: 101301

Job Category: Mining

Location: Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Environment, People, and Place shape projects that are sustainable, resilient, and people-focused. We bring environmental intelligence and community-centered deisgn to every stage, creating places that thrive socially, economically, and ecologically.

Hatch is currently seeking applications from experienced SME underground Gold Execution and Management Mining Engineerswho can build and contribute to the mining engineering capability across the KSA region. Based in Riyadh, KSA, the successful candidate will be responsible for both business development and providing technical support on projects of varying stages and operations throughout the region. Reporting into the Saudi based Mining Lead.

A core part of this role will be to develop a multicultural network across the region - building relationships with key clients externally and internal networks within Hatch globally to deliver “best value” outcomes for clients.

To do this effectively you will need to both be willing and able to travel to various work sites throughout the region as the role requires.

Core Functional Tasks & Key Responsibilities of this role will include:

Ideal applicants will be self-starters who are able to demonstrate their skills and experience and/or potential in the following areas:

• Gold mine construction, underground development and execution, sub-contractor management.
• Excellent safety awareness and experience working to industry standards.
• Relevant engineering degree or formal qualifications pertaining to the role.
• Experience working as part of or managing integrated teams.
• Demonstrated experience working in the Underground Mining Industry.
• Understand and effectively manage customer’s needs; with the ability to develop sustainable, open and honest relationships with Clients and colleagues alike.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Team leadership skills and willingness to effectively collaborate with others.
• Ability to negotiate and influence others to achieve best for project / business outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of MS Office software suite.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally for business.
• Providing specialist advisory support to clients and project teams working on mining operations and projects.
• Undertaking underground and/or open pit mining studies, including first principle mining engineering, benchmarking, mine designs, schedules, cost estimates and economic evaluations.
• Ensuring that the methodology and tools used to undertake mining studies are appropriate to attain the level of accuracy to meet the client requirements at minimum cost.
• Maintaining and improving technical skills in mining engineering to improve the quality of technical solutions and reduce cost and improved client acceptance.
• Identifying developments in the “mining practice” and analysis techniques which offer opportunity for improved efficiency and business development.
• Undertaking technical and peer reviews to ensure quality outcomes.
• Taking on the lead and/or project manager role for nominated projects.

Key required skills, experience and attributes:

• B.Eng. Mining or equivalent tertiary education from a recognized institution.
• Extensive mine site experience, covering both production, planning and project environments.
• Significant experience in underground hard rock mining environment.
• Understanding of financial modelling principles and general business acumen.
• Effective and open communication style including the ability to plan and deliver high quality reports, proposals and bids.
• Demonstrated leadership, relationship building and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in mine planning software, e.g., (e.g. Deswik, Studio 5D, Mine2-4D, Xpac, Surpac, Datamine or Whittle).
• A Mine manager’s Certificate of Competency is considered advantageous.
• Registration as a Chartered / Professional Engineer (or progress towards registered) is considered advantageous.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.