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. 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 Postúlate en Kit Empleo: kitempleo.es/empleo/6u8b4u