Refinery Manager – Gold Production

About the role

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is seeking a Refinery Manager to lead the operational execution of its gold refining and bullion production facilities in Riyadh. The manager will ensure safe, efficient conversion of dore bars and recyclable feed into LBMA Good Delivery standard products while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Direct daily refining activities, including Miller chlorination and Wohlwill electrolytic processes, to meet production schedules and quality targets.
• Enforce permit‑to‑work and lockout/tagout systems, managing hazardous chemicals and environmental emissions.
• Oversee the fire assay laboratory to guarantee bullion meets LBMA Good Delivery and SASO standards before release.
• Maintain precise precious‑metal inventory records through daily reconciliation of input dore against output bullion and process losses.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure critical equipment reliability and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Lead shift teams, develop technical competencies for operators and technicians, and support Saudization goals.
• Ensure compliance with Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources regulations and prepare for LBMA audits.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading refinery or metal‑processing operations.
• Strong knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in a precious‑metals context.
• Ability to manage inventory control and laboratory oversight.

Required skills

• Miller chlorination process
• Wohlwill electrolytic process
• Fire assay laboratory techniques
• LBMA Good Delivery standards
• SASO standards
• Permit‑to‑work system
• Lockout/tagout procedures