Shaping the future
At LKAB, we are leading the transformation of our industry toward a sustainable future. Just as we aim to reshape the world, we are committed to developing every individual on our team, both personally and professionally. Are you ready to help shape the future of the mining and mineral industry?
The roles
Production geologist (Kiruna, Malmberget/Gällivare, Svappavaara)
As a Production geologist you will work in one of the world’s two largest and most modern underground mines in Malmberget/Gällivare and Kiruna. You will work with underground mapping, core logging, sampling, mapping/logging of geotechnical parameters, structural geology and recording of measurement data. Due to safety reasons, basic knowledge of the Swedish language is a requirement. Work is carried out on a shift basis.
Exploration geologist (Kiruna, Malmberget/Gällivare, Svappavaara)
As an Exploration geologist you will be working on the exploration of future iron ore deposits in one of our underground mines/open pits and their surrounding areas in Malmberget/Gällivare, Kiruna or Svappavaara. Depending on the role, you will be working with drill core logging, sampling, field geological mapping and measurement of structures. Work is carried out during the day with flextime.
We offer an interesting workplace with opportunities for development and challenging duties.
What you bring
As a person you should be responsible and driven, but also percipient and flexible. The positions include a lot of collaboration with others, so good communication skills are essential.
- The positions require a minimum of 2–3 years of college or university studies in the field of Geology.
- For all positions at LKAB, you must also have a driving license (B).
- For safety reasons, intermediate proficiency in Swedish is required for certain positions, while fluency in English is mandatory for all positions.
Please note: Eligibility to work in Sweden is a mandatory requirement for this summer employment, and we are unable to provide employer sponsorship for summer workers.
Additional information
Welcome to an exciting possibility!
We can offer positions with many interesting challenges and a possibility to interact with colleagues from many different disciplines. There are many chances for outdoor recreation around our mine sites in Kiruna, Svappavaara and Gällivare/Malmberget. The ongoing urban transformation in these communities also creates a dynamic and exciting atmosphere.
Information about the recruitment process
Submit your application no later than January 11th, 2026. Please include your CV and answer our selection questions, as they form the basis for the initial screening.
We will start the selection process on January 12 and plan to schedule interviews between February 1 and March 15.
In order to be considered for a summer job, we expect you to be available to work at least from mid-June to mid-August 2026.
Please note that we do not accept applications by e-mail.
We look forward to hearing from you!
For more information about the position please contact:
Near mine and Field Exploration teams:
Production geologist team:
Union representatives:Kiruna/ Svappavaara
- Sakari Alanko, Unionen, +46 980-725 08
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Maja Krutrök, Ledarna, +46 980-535 50
- Peter Johansson, Akademikerföreningen, +46 980-718 79
Malmberget/Luleå/Stockholm
- Unionen Södra Katarina Paganus, +46 970-762 98
- SACO-klubben Södra – Annika Taavoniku, +46 970-795 32
- Ledarna Södra – Johanna Dahlin, +46 10-144 50 16
