Junior Geologist for Exploration and Production

You have the expertise. We have the salt.

Life is bland without salt!

The Swiss Saltworks ensure the salt supply for Switzerland on behalf of the cantons and the Principality of Liechtenstein. In doing so, the Swiss Saltworks not only fulfill their supply mandate but also guarantee – especially during harsh winters – flawless mobility for the entire population. If you want to support the Swiss Saltworks in this important task with your know-how and skills, apply now as a Junior Geologist for Exploration/Production

Position Goals: 

The Junior Geologist supports the Geology department in projects in the areas of exploration, brine field establishment, monitoring, and aftercare. They independently take on tasks in reporting, geological data management, as well as sample and core handling.

For the Mine de Sel de Bex (VD), they work cross-departmentally on raw material extraction and geological data collection. In close collaboration with internal and external partners, they ensure the quality and reliability of the data according to the requirements of exploration & production.

What you can achieve with us (approx. 20% each)

• Monitoring & Reporting: Independent execution and further development of monitoring tasks as well as preparation of regular reports on production and environmental data
• Geological Data Management: Support in managing geological data with a focus on drilling data – including data preparation, quality assurance, and documentation
• Exploration & Brine Field Establishment: Participation in projects for exploring new deposits and planning and developing new brine fields
• Aftercare of old brine fields: Support in the geological assessment and documentation of former brine fields within the framework of aftercare obligations
• Raw Material Extraction Bex: Professional support of salt extraction in the Mine de Sel de Bex through geological analyses and ensuring a reliable data basis in close cooperation with other departments

Your qualities as a professional and person

• Completed university degree in geology (MSc or equivalent)
• Ideally, initial professional/practical experience in the field of raw materials and environmental topics
• Knowledge of NW Swiss regional geology is an advantage
• GIS skills and high IT affinity (basic programming knowledge is a plus)
• Proactive and solution-oriented, communicative team player
• Very good language skills in German/French/English, driving license category B

What we offer you

• Versatile, sustainable, and meaningful tasks with great scope for creativity and insight into various areas and aspects
• Collegial working environment and modern employment conditions
• Modern working methods with high personal responsibility
• Workplace in Pratteln with approx. 1 - 3 days/month at the plant in Bex (VD)
• You are an important link in the team. Short decision-making paths and proximity to all management levels make this role an exciting challenge.
• Don’t miss the chance to get to know us! We look forward not only to your resume but to you as a personality and person!

Ready to secure the future with us?

Then we look forward to your application!