Engineer in Solution Mining and Maintenance Technology (80 - 100%)

You are our new team player in Solution Mining

Schweizer Salinen AG produces and processes high-quality Swiss salt for a wide range of applications – at the three saltworks Riburg, Schweizerhalle, and Bex. With our approximately 270 employees, we ensure the salt supply for Switzerland for future generations and shape the path to Industry 4.0 with various renovation and new construction projects. We live a family-like SME culture with the corporate values of enthusiasm, agility, respect, and performance, which shape our daily actions.

As part of our "Salt 2025+" strategy and to secure raw material deposits for a sustainable and safe salt supply in the long term, we are looking to complement our exploration and production team with a staff position for a 

Engineer in Solution Mining and Maintenance Technology (80 - 100 %) 

Your tasks

As a link between exploration & production, you support the team and the head of raw material production in the systematic planning, execution, and control of the solution mining process at the two locations Riburg and Schweizerhalle. You ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, technical standards, and standardized processes in the field of solution mining technology. In doing so, you make a central contribution to safe, sustainable, and economical salt production. From Switzerland for Switzerland. 

• Co-design and implementation of processes in the field of solution mining technology as well as technical support for cavern development using established simulation software (including pre- and post-simulation).
• Preparation of cavern balances (history matching) and creation of corresponding technical reports.
• Planning of solution mining production, including preparation of work and planning documents as well as participation in the development of workover programs.
• Development of medium- to long-term mining plans for the solution mining fields.
• Optimization of operational work planning and processes to increase efficiency in ongoing solution mining operations at the solution mining fields.
• Application and further development of modern production methods according to the current state of science and technology.
• Co-responsibility for the continuous improvement of solution mining processes and aftercare of the cavern fields, in collaboration with colleagues.

Your profile

• Completed university degree (diploma, university or ETH) in applied geoengineering sciences, mining, geology, drilling technology, or related fields.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in mining (ideally also underground mining), solution mining or leaching technology, cavern construction, storage caverns, or drilling technology.
• Know-how in the areas of production, drilling and leaching technology as well as the geological and environmental context.
• Practical experience in project work (project management), including planning, implementation, and documentation of technical projects.
• Technical support of the solution mining fields – from drilling creation to proper aftercare of the caverns.
• Preparation of technical planning and work documents for workover operations.
  Ability to collaborate interdisciplinarily with internal and external stakeholders.
• Reliable and trustworthy handling of sensitive technical and regulatory issues.

Your qualities as a team member

• Holistic and process-oriented thinking, quick comprehension of complex contexts, and ability to develop pragmatic, SME-suitable solutions.
• High initiative and willingness to actively shape change.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills.
• Team player with a pragmatic approach and a touch of humor.
• Native German or French speaker with very good knowledge of the other language; English skills are an advantage.

What awaits you

With us, you are not just a number, but a central part of our organization. In this hub function, you shape the further development of our Exploration & Production department. Versatile projects ranging from cavern backfilling to large-scale hydrogen storage in the geological subsurface.

You are at the pulse of events, with short decision-making paths, direct access to management, a collegial collaboration culture, home office, and above all individual training and development support, making this entry-level position particularly attractive.

Don’t miss the opportunity to get to know us! We look forward not only to your resume but to you as a person and personality.

If you feel addressed and want to become part of a strong leadership team, then we should get to know each other soon. Alexander Beck, Senior Recruiter, is available for initial information at +41 79 290 51 25, confidentially.