Junior Mining R&D Engineer Job

Nobian
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Do you want to work at the intersection of Mining Engineering and R&D, where innovative technology, geomechanics and sustainable cavern applications come together? Nobian is developing the next generation of caverns for production, energy storage and circular use. As a Junior Mining R&D Engineer, you will play a key role in developing, modelling and optimizing these underground systems. Your Challenge
As a Junior Mining R&D Engineer, you collaborate closely with both Mining Development & Compliance (MDC) and Research Development & Innovation (RD&I). You contribute to projects such as backfilling, secondary cavern use, post saturation of weak brines, H₂ storage, CAES, and the development of advanced numerical simulations for salt caverns. Your responsibilities - Explore and develop opportunities for cavern backfilling and storage, broader than existing initiatives such as H₂ and CAES. - Provide geomechanical expertise for ongoing projects. Contribute to updating tactical knowledge related to cavern storage. - Provide technical support for solids handling, backfill materials, and clean return of brine streams. - Review, process and contribute to project deliverables and departmental reporting. - Analyse and report on progress, including safety, technical issues, required competencies, permits and barrier removal actions. - Ensure compliance with Nobian guidelines, processes and external regulations. Apply critical thinking and responsible use of AI‑based tools for data analysis, modelling and engineering workflows. Our offer
Nobian offers you a position in which you can further develop your talent as a Mining Engineer. You will play an important role in the energy transition and have the opportunity to work with key stakeholders in the mining industry. We also offer: - We believe in finding the right match. Therefore, both fixed-term and permanent contracts may be considered for the successful candidat...