Senior R&D Engineer – Sustainable Mining / Tailings Management
Are you passionate about sustainable mining technologies and their environmental impact?
Do you have solid hands-on experience in mine tailings management?
Are you looking for a unique role combining operations, applied R&D, and international travel?
✅ If your answers are three times “yes,” keep reading!
🌍 Observable Universe of the Company
Join a leading international organization shaping the future of sustainable mining.
Within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team, you’ll contribute to reducing the environmental and socio-economic impacts of mining activities. The group develops cutting-edge technologies and best practices for the responsible management of tailings and waste rocks, aiming to make mining operations cleaner, safer, and more efficient.
They are looking for a Senior R&D Engineer – Sustainable Mining / Tailings Management to support plants worldwide in deploying innovative solutions and to strengthen applied R&D projects in solid–liquid separation processes.
🚀 Your Missions
As part of the Sustainable Mining Team, you will:
Support operating units through on-site commissioning, start-up, and ramp-up of tailings management solutions.
Ensure the installation, testing, and performance of filtration and thickening equipment.
Contribute to applied R&D projects focused on process optimization, dewatering, and valorization of mine waste.
Conduct technological watch and evaluate techno-economic solutions to enhance tailings management across sites.
Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to challenge technologies and improve process performance.
🚫 Turbulence Detected If…
You dislike fieldwork or frequent travel (25–50% of your time).
You prefer lab-based fundamental research over applied R&D and industrial problem-solving.
You’re not independent on remote sites or in diverse cultural contexts.
You struggle in dynamic, international collaboration environments.
🧑🚀 Your profile
🧬 Vital Sphere
Engineering degree or master’s in Mining, Chemical, Environmental, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).
At least 5 years of experience in mining operations, tailings, or process engineering.
⚙️ Technical Sphere
Expertise in dewatering, filtration, thickening, and slurry transport systems.
Knowledge of rheology and chemical treatments applied to dewatering processes.
Demonstrated experience or interest in incremental R&D and process optimization.
Fluent in English; working knowledge or willingness to learn Spanish.
💬 Social Sphere
Technological curiosity, initiative, and adaptability.
Excellent communication and team spirit.
Pragmatism, autonomy, and ability to thrive in multicultural, field-oriented projects.
🛰️ Satellite Information
📆 Launch date: As soon as possible
📍 Base: Asturias, Spain
✈️ Travel: 25–50%, internationally
🔒 Contract: Permanent (CDI)
⛽ Fuel: Competitive salary package depending on the profile
🛸 READY TO TAKE OFF?
If you’re excited about shaping the mining industry of tomorrow, don’t wait — take the leap! 🌍
You might just be one application away from joining a mission where science meets the field to build a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable mining future 🌱
- Locations
- Avilés
- Employment type
- Contract
- Publication date
- 12 May, 2026
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