Geologie-Jobs in Deutschland

Hire Resolve is assisting mining organisations in hiring experienced mining professionals across Germany. This is a multi-role opportunity covering several functions within the sector, including operations leadership, technical services, mineral processing, maintenance and reliability, projects, and health, safety and environment (HSE) leadership. These roles are suited to mid- to senior-level professionals and offer clear progression toward superintendent, manager, and senior site or regional leadership positions.

• Lead or support safe, efficient operations across mining, processing, quarrying/aggregates, and related heavy industrial environments
• Maintain compliance with German occupational safety requirements (Arbeitsschutz), including risk assessments, safe systems of work, incident prevention, and audit readiness
• Drive operational performance through planning, KPI management, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide technical input to planning and scheduling, production optimisation, drill-and-blast performance, and geotechnical/ground control measures (as applicable)
• Improve plant and process performance (throughput, recovery, product quality) through troubleshooting and optimisation projects (where applicable)
• Oversee maintenance and reliability strategies for mobile and fixed plant, including shutdown planning and asset performance improvement
• Manage contractors and service providers to ensure safe execution, quality delivery, and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget
• Support project execution and operational readiness activities, including commissioning support and change management
• Develop teams through coaching, competency development, and structured performance management
• Prepare clear reports for leadership, governance, and stakeholder decision-making

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geoscience/Geology, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Metallurgy/Mineral Processing, HSE, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience for certain operations/maintenance leadership roles)
• Typically 5–12+ years of progressive experience in mining, minerals processing, quarrying/aggregates, or comparable heavy industrial environments
• Strong working knowledge of occupational safety expectations in Germany, including practical risk management, incident investigation, and contractor safety controls
• Experience in one or more of the following: operations leadership, technical services, planning/scheduling, processing optimisation, maintenance/reliability, projects, or HSE management systems
• Familiarity with common tools and systems such as CMMS/EAM (e.g., SAP, Maximo), planning/scheduling tools, condition monitoring, and Microsoft Office (Excel; Power BI advantageous)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in site-based environments
• English proficiency required; German is advantageous and may be required for some sites and stakeholder-facing roles

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development