Mineral Processing & Tailings Subject Matter Expert

About the role

Wood is seeking a Mineral Processing & Tailings Subject Matter Expert to act as the technical authority for a portfolio of energy, oil & gas, mining, industrial and infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on minerals critical to the energy transition, such as lithium, bromine, magnesium, graphite, rare earths and base metals.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the focal point / Technical Authority across multiple minerals processing projects.
• Lead technical reviews during Concept, Pre‑FEED, FEED and Detailed Design phases.
• Perform independent design assurance and peer reviews, resolving complex engineering challenges.
• Provide specialist guidance on hydrometallurgical unit operations such as leaching, precipitation, solvent extraction, ion exchange and electrowinning.
• Support proposals, client workshops and business development activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and develop engineering standards and best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Process, Chemical or Minerals Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer status preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of experience in mining and minerals, including energy‑transition metals.
• Proven experience as a Technical Authority, Chief Engineer or Principal Consultant.

Required skills

• Commissioning of mineral processing plants.
• GISTM dam safety and tailings waste management.
• Flotation and beneficiation plant optimization.
• Hydrometallurgical processes: leaching, precipitation, solvent extraction, ion exchange, electrowinning.
• Comminution and water balance closure planning.
• Knowledge of mining industry standards.