Refinery Manager – Gold Production (Riyadh)

About the role

Saudi Gold Refinery (SGR) is seeking an experienced Refinery Manager to lead the operational execution of its gold refining and bullion production facilities in Riyadh. The role is responsible for converting dore bars and recyclable feed into LBMA Good Delivery standard products while ensuring the highest levels of safety, quality, and 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, lockout/tagout, and hazardous‑chemical handling procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Oversee the fire assay laboratory to guarantee that all 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 the maintenance team to ensure critical refining equipment operates reliably and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Lead shift teams, develop technical competencies for operators and technicians, and support Saudization and training objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources regulations and prepare the site for LBMA audits.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience in a high‑volume metal refining or similar industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in the precious‑metals sector.
• Ability to manage complex inventory and production data with accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate with maintenance, laboratory, and senior management.

Required skills

• Miller chlorination process
• Wohlwill electrolytic refining
• Fire assay laboratory operations
• LBMA Good Delivery standards
• SASO standards for precious‑metal products