Senior R&D Engineer – Sustainable Mining / Tailings …, Avilés

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. Responsibilities
- 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 . Qualifications
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 .
- Technological curiosity, initiative, and adaptability.
- Excellent communication and team spirit.
- Pragmatism, autonomy, and ability to thrive in multicultural, field‑oriented projects. Launch date: As soon as possible Fuel: Competitive salary package depending on the profile #J-18808-Ljbffr Postúlate en Kit Empleo: kitempleo.es/empleo/6rtq1v