Senior Exploration Geologist

The Exploration department has been in an expansive phase the last couple of years with responsibilities in exploration in our underground mines and open pits and their close surroundings in Malmberget, Kiruna and Svappavaara, as well as green field exploration and resource estimation.
As a senior geologist in the specialists team your main tasks will be:
To independently support the near mine and field exploration with different tasks in a combination of areas within exploration.
Oversee routines or improvements as well as mentoring younger geologists. Conduct peer reviews and quality reviews. Involvement in projects or project leading occurs.



We offer an interesting workplace with opportunities for development and challenging duties.
You will be based in Kiruna or Malmberget, close to the mining operation and city of Kiruna / Gällivare, situated in Swedish Lapland above the Arctic Circle. The area offers great opportunities for fantastic outdoor activities, such as hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, ice climbing, etc. See http://www.gellivarelapland.se/en/ and https://www.kirunalapland.se/en/
The positions are permanent.
Skills & Competencies
We are looking for a Senior Geologist with at least B.Sc and more than 8 years of relevant experience within exploration, mining or project development. Knowledge of common software such as Leapfrog is beneficial.
As a person you should be responsible and driven, but also percipient and flexible. The position includes a lot of collaboration with others both within and outside the company, so good collaboration and communication skills are essential.
A Driving license is a requirement for the position.
You speak and write English fluently. It´s a plus if you speak and write Swedish, but if not, we want you to be eager to learn.


For more information about the position please contact:

Emma Falksund, Group Manager, emma.falksund@lkab.com
Application
Submit your application no later than 8th January 2023. Selection takes place continuously.
Please note that we do not accept applications by e-mail.
Union representatives:
Unionen Kiruna/Svappavaara: Sakari Alanko, +46980-725 08
Unionen Malmberget/Luleå: Per-Ola Eriksson, +46920- 380 76
SACO Malmberget/Luleå: Annika Taavoniku +46970- 795 32
Ledarna Kiruna/Svappavaara: Ingegerd Kyrö +46980-710 50
Ledarna Malmberget/Luleå: Annica Kaati +46970-767 65
We Offer
Our unique operations require employees with unique knowledge. Regardless of the position, we help and support one another – across departmental and organizational boundaries – throughout the group. It is important to us that you want to contribute to the warm and inclusive culture that is the basis for our success. We are all driven by a strong commitment and want to create value for our customers. We like challenges and welcome new ideas. We build trust by taking responsibility, and with us safety always comes first. Our values are thus Commitment, Innovation and Responsibility. In addition to becoming part of our broad organization with plenty of opportunities for learning and development in your day-to-day work, we offer all employees an attractive range of benefits.

At LKAB, we value and strive for diversity and gender balance within the departments. Apply by clicking the link at the top of the page. Attach a personal cover letter and your CV. Interviews and selections take place on an ongoing basis, so do not wait to submit your application. We're looking forward to hearing from you!

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