Geologist / Gruvgeolog

Job Posting End Date / last application date:
2023-09-17


Are you a structured and innovative geologist with a great sense of responsibility? Do you also have experience from Leapfrog and CAD experience? In that case, the position as mining geologist in LKAB may be just the right job for you!

As LKAB is mining at even greater depths our workplace assignment has extended. Hence, our team needs to expand with another mine geologist; to meet today's demands and tomorrow's needs in a dynamic industry undergoing a big change. For our close-knit team in Malmberget, we are looking for you who will initially work with a focus on drill planning and modelling. LKAB has taken the lead in the transition towards a sustainable future, and one of our main assignments is the responsibility of the mineral reserve, which is of great importance for the future of our mine. Our workplace is also undergoing changes to new systems, models and working methods. With new and more precise tools, follows higher demands on data reliability and QAQC. Depending on your qualifications, your role will be designed together with the other geologist in the team, and you will have the opportunity to influence the distribution of tasks and areas of responsibility. Our objective is further development of the workplace, where an important part is to maintain attractive, stimulating, and developing roles. Your main work will be done in Deswik (CAD), acQuire and Leapfrog. Experience of reconciliation and basic knowledge in resource geology are meritorious.
As a mining geologist, you will work with drill planning, monitoring drilling, modelling, and data follow-up. You will be a strategic resource for the mine where cooperation with other groups in the mine is an important part of the work, therefore we place high value on good communication and cooperation skills. You will have your own areas of responsibility; therefore, we also place high value on the fact that you are a responsible and problem-solving person. Together with your closest colleagues, you will work with the development of the mines geological work and contribute to the business's objectives. The tasks may include some underground mapping and mapping of drill cores. Together with our mine geologists, you will have special responsibility for the mine's models. Training can be arranged based on needs, LKAB also offers a wide range of internal training.
LKAB put high value in diversity, and we strongly believe that each individuals uniqueness contribute to efficiency and that diversity is a key factor in achieving successful, creative and healthy teams.

Your qualifications
We are looking for you who have a college or university degree in geology, alternatively an engineering geologist. Mining experience and basic knowledge of the Swedish language are meritorious. We preferably see that you have a few years of experience from working with similar tasks.
In our team, it is important that we are responsible, innovative, and flexible and have a strong safety mindset, this is also something we look for in our future colleagues.
Basic English and driving license B are a requirement.
The position is a permanent position. Possible trial employment 6 months.
Working hours: Daytime

Other information
Does the position sound interesting? We hope so!

You are welcome to send in your application containing CV and cover letter no later than the 17 of september.

For more information, please contact Max Jensen, max.jensen@lkab.com.
Looking forward to hearing from you!

Union contact: Fackliga kontaktpersoner: Ledarna, Annica Kaati, tel 0970/76765, SACO, Annika Taavoniku, tel 0970-79532 Unionen Katarina Paganus, tel 0970-76298

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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