Ma'aden Company announces a job opening for a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist.

Ma'aden Company Announces Senior Quality Assurance Specialist Position

Purpose of the Job

To lead, organize, and coordinate technical matters, provide technical support and maintenance, and conduct quality and safety inspections for repair and maintenance work on all related equipment, aiming to improve the quality, availability, and reliability of equipment at designated Group sites.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Health, Safety, and Environment Compliance

• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards.
• Be familiar with the Ma'aden Safety, Health, and Environmental Management System (M-SHEMS).
• Apply and promote a safety culture during daily activities.

People and Organization

• Develop the skills and knowledge of the maintenance team in coordination with supervisors and the General Manager.
• Promote self-learning and build technical capabilities.

Production, Reliability, and Integrity

• Support supervisors and technicians in troubleshooting and pre-inspection.
• Monitor maintenance work to ensure compliance with standard work instructions.
• Perform troubleshooting tasks and propose corrective actions.
• Prepare and update safe work instructions and checklists.
• Review non-routine maintenance work.
• Ensure the availability and updating of all technical documents.
• Create a database and technical files for the department.
• Coordinate with workshops and planners to provide documentation and spare parts.
• Ensure the availability and safe maintenance of special tools.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Identify the causes of equipment failures.
• Select appropriate solutions considering production downtime and equipment criticality.
• Take immediate actions to reduce the impact of failures.
• Supervise critical work and inform management of any discrepancies.
• Propose advanced technical solutions and methodologies to reduce costs.
• Prepare technical reports and provide recommendations.
• Improve current practices and develop management systems.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience for Bachelor's degree holders.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience for Diploma holders in the related field.

Ma'aden High-Performance Competencies

• Analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Decision-making and communication skills.
• Emotional intelligence and customer service.
• Positive leadership style and team motivation.
• Self-motivation and achievement orientation.
• Employee development and empowerment.
• Extensive technical experience in chemical industry maintenance.

Required Skills

• Specialized technical knowledge.
• Effective communication and coordination.
• Creative problem-solving.
• Knowledge of the M-SHEMS system.
• Technical report writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Preparing presentations.
• Root cause analysis.
• Reading equipment drawings and manuals.
• Commitment to deadlines and working within diverse teams.
• Computer proficiency.

General Conditions

• The applicant must be a Saudi national.
• Possess the academic and practical qualifications as per the job requirements.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Benefits of Working at Ma'aden

• Competitive monthly base salary.
• Housing allowance of 25% of base salary or provided housing.
• Transportation allowance of 10% of base salary.
• Appointment allowance (one-time).
• Medical insurance for the employee, family, and parents.
• Savings plan with company contribution.
• Home ownership scheme.
• Fixed additional salary during Ramadan.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Annual raises and promotions based on performance.
• Remote area / hardship allowance based on assignment location.
• Training and professional/leadership development programs.
• Annual leave of no less than 30 days.
• Continuous service award.
• Various other benefits.

Company Overview

Ma'aden Company was established by a Royal Decree in 1997 to develop the mineral wealth of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 50% of its shares were offered for public subscription in 2008. It aims to pioneer the mining industry to become the third pillar of Saudi industry alongside oil and petrochemicals.