Junior Mining R&D Engineer

Wat ga je doen?

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.

Wat vragen wij?

Naturally, we also expect a lot from you. You are at the start of your engineering career and excited to apply your academic knowledge in real mining projects. You are curious, hands‑on and eager to learn from experienced colleagues in the field. You enjoy solving technical challenges, exploring new ideas and contributing to safe and efficient cavern development. You collaborate easily with others and you take responsibility for the quality of your work. Furthermore, you have:

• MSc. Level in geophysics, geology or geomechanics.
• Experience with geomechanical modelling and/or finite element modelling for geotechnical problems.
• Experience in geological data analysis and their interpretation
• 0-2 years experience in mining engineering, R&D.
• Strong innovative drive to learn and develop new competences for mining applications and experience with or willingness to learn AI-enabled tools for data analysis
• You are available for 32-40 hours per week.

Wat bieden wij?

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 candidate.
• 35 paid holidays
• Annual Salary including vacation allowance: EUR 55.000 – EUR 78.000
• Attractive bonus scheme.
• 35 vacation days.
• Training and development opportunities in an international, technically ambitious environment.
• Excellent pension scheme