ZAM Network is a multi-faceted company based in the United States. We specialize in building engaged gaming communities through its three core pillars of marketing, creative services and user research. ZAM operates one of the largest gaming networks in the world including the #1 community for World of Warcraft, Wowhead. 

Wowhead was created with one sole intent: providing World of Warcraft players with tools and information to make their gameplay more enjoyable. All staff members are passionate fans of World of Warcraft, which helps us keep abreast of the most important features other players are interested in! We pride ourselves on our comprehensive database with helpful user comments, popular tools like the Dressing Room and Flying Tracker, lightning-fast datamining to uncover the latest test realm updates, and detailed guides written by professional players on all popular WoW topics including classes, collections, secrets, and raids. We’ve branched out to cover the Diablo franchise and are planning our next stage of growth.

We are currently seeking a Reverse Engineer with extensive data mining experience to join our team as an independent contractor. This is not an entry level role and you will be working to extract both static and runtime game data for World of Warcraft to help Wowhead to expand our current tools to aid our community of gamers. This position is a full-time remote as you will collaborate with the entire Wowhead team as we work together to deliver world-class products to our fans.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage development of the Wowhead Studio application, to facilitate datamined assets of creatures, characters, and other in-game objects
• Extract game data and game assets required to build tools to support our products and services.
• Maintain Wowhead’s model tools using the site’s WebGL model viewers. TypeScript-based standard viewer used in most of Wowhead website.
• Use C++ web assembly-based viewer that is faster with accurate lighting, for various World of Warcraft Player Housing pages.
• Use JavaScript-based Three.js model viewer.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation on game data (contents, formats, change history), data mining tools and processes employed, and anything else related to the role.
• Communicate consistently, clearly, and efficiently all assigned task progress, blockers, or any other role-related issues in a prompt and professional manner on a regular basis.

Experience and Technical Requirements

• Previous hands-on experience doing data mining work on World of Warcraft and/or Diablo IV. This is not a “learn as you go” type of role; we operate in a fast paced, highly competitive, and challenging environment.
• Comprehensive understanding using various programming languages (such as C++, Python, C#, TypeScript and JS) in order to choose the best tool for the job.
• Understanding of various debugging, reverse engineering, and custom made tools to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Ability to read and comprehend x86/x64 assembly language, such as via IDA as this role is not solely a “file format” data mining role.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
• A collaborative mindset; ability to collaborate remotely and coordinate with stakeholders across different time zones.
• Professionalism, reliability, and a commitment to delivering high quality work utilizing your analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Being experienced in Blizzard games will make it easier to understand project requirements and the consumer side.

Purpose / Mission:

Lead the engineering definition and owner-side delivery of the materials handling and logistics scope for the 2.5 Mtpa green Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) / Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) plant in Duqm, Oman. Covers raw material import from the dry bulk terminal, in-plant bulk materials flow, stockyard and storage systems, the interim electric truck fleet solution, the permanent conveyor corridor, and HBI export handling at the finished product berth. Lead interface management with the port authority and port development partner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the owner's engineering of ship unloading and topsides equipment at the dry bulk terminal for pellet import.
• Lead the design and specification of stockyards, transfer systems and in-plant bulk materials flow.
• Own the engineering, operational concept and delivery of the interim electric truck fleet solution providing the bridging materials transport capability, including charging, operations, and transition planning.
• Lead the engineering definition of the permanent conveyor corridor between the port and the plant stockyards, including transition from the interim truck fleet.
• Lead the engineering for HBI export handling equipment and systems at the finished product berth.
• Provide owner-side specification, tender support, evaluation and award recommendation for the Materials Handling EPC package.
• Lead the interface with the port authority and port development partner on materials handling scope, operational protocols, and shared facilities.
• Integrate materials handling requirements with process plant input and output flows, utility requirements and site infrastructure.
• Support cost estimate development for the materials handling scope to FID-level accuracy.
• Provide materials handling input to HAZID, HAZOP, traffic management and transport safety studies, including those associated with the electric truck fleet operation.

Requirements / Skills / Experience:

• Minimum 15 years' experience in bulk materials handling engineering on heavy industrial projects.
• Strong experience with ship unloaders, conveyors, stockyard systems, transfer houses, and port-plant interface design.
• Experience on integrated port and heavy industrial plant projects, preferably steel, iron ore, mining, cement, or bulk minerals.
• Demonstrated experience leading materials handling engineering from FEED through EPC tender, construction and commissioning.
• Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards (CEMA, FEM, ISO) for bulk handling equipment.
• Exposure to innovative logistics solutions, including electric vehicle fleets, autonomous haulage, or comparable non-standard materials transport concepts, is a strong advantage.
• Prior GCC or extreme-environment project experience preferred, particularly experience operating equipment in high ambient temperature and humid coastal environments.
• Proven capability to manage interface complexity between port authorities, shipping operations, and plant operations.
• Strong command of traffic management, transport safety and plant logistics planning.
• Commercial awareness in contractor management, procurement and tender evaluation.

Required Education / Qualification / Training:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Materials Handling Engineering (required).
• Master's degree in Engineering or related discipline (preferred).
• Chartered Engineer, Professional Engineer or equivalent internationally recognized professional status (preferred).
• Member of a recognized professional engineering institution (preferred).

Required Language Proficiency:

English - Fluent

Arabic - Nice to have

Purpose / Mission:

Serve as the owner's civil and structural discipline authority for the 2.5 Mtpa green Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) / Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) plant in Duqm, Oman. Lead all civil, structural, geotechnical and site infrastructure aspects of the project from pre-FID through FEED, EPC tender, construction and commissioning. Provide technical direction, assurance and review across foundations, structural steel, buildings, site infrastructure, port-related civil works, and the Owner's interface with the port development partner on civil scope.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the owner's civil and structural engineering review, approval and assurance process across all plant areas, including process plant foundations and structures, balance of plant, materials handling structures, buildings, and site infrastructure.
• Lead the owner's engineering of site preparation, earthworks, site grading, drainage, roads, and on-site civil infrastructure.
• Lead the geotechnical investigation programme, including specification, contractor management, and integration of geotechnical findings into foundation design and earthworks planning.
• Provide civil and structural input to specifications, tender documentation, technical evaluations and award recommendations for the EPC and supporting packages.
• Review and approve civil and structural deliverables from the Owner's Engineer and EPC contractors, including foundation designs, structural drawings, calculations, material specifications, and as-built documentation.
• Lead the owner's interface with the port development partner on the civil and structural scope at the port-plant boundary, including conveyor corridor civil works, pipe rack interfaces, and shared site infrastructure.
• Interface with mechanical, process, electrical, instrumentation and materials handling disciplines to ensure integrated plant design and construction.
• Review and ensure compliance with international civil and structural design codes (Eurocode, ACI, AISC, ASCE) and applicable Omani regulatory requirements.
• Support cost estimate development for civil, structural and site infrastructure scope to the level of accuracy required for FID.
• Provide civil and structural technical leadership during construction supervision, structural completion, and handover.
• Contribute to the development and mentoring of civil and structural engineering resources as the in-country team grows from pre-FID into execution.

Requirements / Skills / Experience:

• Minimum 15 years' experience in civil and structural engineering on large heavy industrial process plants.
• Strong preference for direct experience on integrated steel, ironmaking, petrochemical, fertilizer, refinery, mining or analogous heavy industrial greenfield projects.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle: site investigation, FEED, detailed design, construction supervision and handover.
• Strong command of foundations (including pile foundations and heavy machine foundations), structural steel, reinforced concrete, buildings, and industrial site infrastructure.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Eurocode, ACI, AISC, ASCE and other international civil and structural design codes.
• Geotechnical engineering knowledge, including site investigation specification, soil-structure interaction, and ground improvement techniques.
• Experience working at the port-plant interface, including civil interfaces with quay walls, jetties, conveyor corridors, and shared port infrastructure, is a strong advantage.
• Experience specifying civil works, evaluating bids, and managing vendor and contractor civil engineering deliverables.
• Prior GCC or extreme-environment project experience is a strong plus, including experience with high ambient temperature, coastal exposure, and applicable seismic considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a senior technical authority in a lean owner's team environment.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and review skills.
• Comfortable operating within a multi-package contracting environment and managing interfaces across contractors and external infrastructure partners.

Required Education / Qualification / Training:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (required).
• Master's degree in Civil, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering (preferred).
• Chartered Engineer, Professional Engineer or equivalent internationally recognized professional status (preferred).
• Member of a recognized professional engineering institution (e.g. ICE, IStructE, ASCE) (preferred).

Required Language Proficiency:

English - Fluent

Arabic - Nice to have