Engineer in Brine Technology (80 - 100%) – Career changers are welcome

You are our new team player …

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

As part of our “Salt 2025+” strategy and to ensure the long-term security of raw material reserves for a sustainable and secure salt supply, we are looking for an Engineer in Brine Technology (80 - 100%) to complement the exploration and extraction team in a staff position – career changers are welcome 

 Leadership teams.

Role: As a link between exploration & extraction, you support the team and the head of raw material extraction in the systematic planning, execution, and control of the brine processes at the two locations Riburg and Schweizerhalle. You ensure that compliance with regulatory requirements, technical standards, and standardized processes in the field of brine technology is guaranteed. You make a central contribution to the safe, sustainable, and economical extraction of the white gold. From Switzerland for Switzerland. 

Your tasks

• Co-design and implementation of processes in the field of brine technology as well as technical support for cavern development (with the help of established simulation software - including pre- and post-simulation).
• Development of cavern balances (History Matching) and preparation of corresponding technical reports.
• Planning of brine extraction, including the preparation of work and planning documents as well as participation in the development of workover programs.
• Optimization of operational work planning and processes to increase efficiency in ongoing brine operations in the brine fields.
• Application and further development of modern extraction methods according to the current state of science and technology.
• Co-responsibility for the continuous improvement of brine processes and aftercare of the cavern fields, in collaboration with colleagues.

Your profile

• Completed university degree (diploma, university, or ETH) in mining, geology, drilling technology, mechanical engineering or related fields – career changers possible!
• 3–5 years of professional experience in the fields of mining (ideally also underground mining), brine or leaching technology, cavern construction, or drilling technology. 
• Know-how in the areas of extraction, drilling, and leaching technology as well as the geological and environmental context. 
• Practical experience from project work (project management), including planning, implementation, and documentation of technical projects. 
• Technical support of the brine fields – from the creation of the drilling to the proper aftercare of the caverns.
• Preparation of technical planning and work documents for workover activities. 
• Ability to work interdisciplinary with internal and external stakeholders.
• Reliable and trustworthy in dealing with sensitive technical and regulatory issues.

Your qualities as a team member

• Holistic and process-oriented thinking, quick understanding of complex relationships, and ability to develop pragmatic, SME-compatible 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

This is what awaits you

With us, you are not a number, but a central part of our organization. In this hub function, you shape the further development of our Exploration & Extraction department. Diverse projects from cavern filling to large-scale hydrogen storage in the geological underground.

You are at the pulse of events, with short decision-making paths, direct access to management, and a collegial collaboration culture, home office, and above all, individual training and further education support, make 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 powerful leadership team, we should get to know each other soon. Alexander Beck, Senior Recruiter, is available for initial inquiries at +41 79 290 51 25, confidentially.