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?
Your Role
As a Technical Leader (TL) in the Operational Rock Engineering and Geotechnical Mine Design Group (KGE-O), you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety of LKAB’s Kiruna mine. Reporting to the KGE-O Group Manager, you will work with the Strategic TL and the 15+ member KGE-O team to implement and enhance rock engineering practices for ground control and safety. You will also contribute to the ongoing modernization of our approach to rock enginering. Your primary responsibility will be to bridge strategy and operations, ensuring that long-term plans are effectively applied to day-to-day work. This includes aligning practices with governing documents such as GCMP, SOPs, TARPs. You will collaborate closely with the Strategic TL on short to medium-range tasks and provide input to LOMP while supporting operational excellence.
As part of the KGE management group, you will also provide broad geotechnical expertise to Kiruna Mine’s Management.
Focus Areas:
Mentoring team members on a daily basis (inspections, CAD work, routine analysis, and reporting).
Enhancing team skills and ensuring knowledge-sharing across KGE-O.
Optimizing turnaround times for critical routine tasks.
Contributing to layout designs, sequencing, and other medium-range tasks.
Assisting with updates to the GCMP, TARPs, and SOPs in collaboration with the Strategic TL.
Reviewing and ensuring high-quality documentation, such as plans and inspection reports.
Aligning day-to-day practices with the mine’s LOMP
This role offers room for growth, with additional responsibilities tailored to your expertise.
What you bring
We are looking for a strategic and goal-oriented leader who thrives on collaboration and innovation. To fit into this role, we hope you have the ability to build trust, communicate clearly, and inspire those around you. You combine technical expertise with leadership skills and can work effectively in multicultural environments.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mining engineering
Proven expertise in Rock Engineering within operating mines, ideally involving caving operations.
Demonstrated leadership and mentorship experience, preferably as a team leader in Rock Engineering / Rock Mechanics.
Proficiency in routine seismic analysis and interpreting numerical models.
Advanced skills in mine planning software (e.g., Deswik) and seismic tools such as IMS Ticker or mXrap (or equivalent).
Experience using geotechnical models to inform mine planning and design.
Fluency in English is required. Swedish proficiency is an advantage but not essential.
A valid driver’s license equivalent to Swedish Class B.
What we offer
Relocation support for you and your family. We will help you with everything you need for your move.
Excellent conditions for settling in. We guide you through the official procedures necessary to settle in the country if you come from outside Sweden. We also provide temporary accommodation for a reasonable period and help you find a permanent place to live according to your personal needs.
LKAB helps you learn Swedish, a tool for a better understanding of Swedish culture.
The Swedish vacation law entitles all employees to five weeks of vacation per year, and four consecutive weeks during June, July, or August. Your contract may include extra vacation days.
Reward program.
Free access to LKAB’s own gym and our partners’ facilities in Norrbotten.
Wellness allowance and educational support, along with access to an art association, leisure club, mountain cabins, and family activities.
Enhanced parental pay with up to 90% of your regular salary for up to six months (after one year of employment).
Support and assistance in cases of illness or questions about work environment, health, wellness, and rehabilitation.
Compensation for dental care and protective eyewear, including terminal glasses.
Opportunity to apply for scholarships for both your and your children’s studies
Access to our pension and insurance program with favourable rates.
Additional information
The application period is open until the end of January 12th, 2025. Please note that interviews may be conducted continuously before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
You will be based in the city of Kiruna situated in Swedish Lapland, above the Arctic Circle. The community of the same name is spread out over vast areas and offer great opportunities for fantastic outdoor activities, such as hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, ice climbing, etc. See also http://www.kirunalapland.se/en/.
For more information about the role, please contact our hiring manager Matthias Wimmer, Manager Operational Rock Engineering group, Phone: +46 (0)980 62264, e-mail matthias.wimmer@lkab.com.
Union representatives: Akademikerföreningen Kiruna – peter.johansson@lkab.com, Ledarna Norra – ingegerd.kyro@lkab.com Unionen Norra – sakari.alanko@lkab.com.
