Project Manager and Engineer of Record – Dam Safety and Waste Management

Do you have a background in project management and engineering for dams and waste management? Are you looking for an opportunity to strengthen sustainable operations for the industry? Apply now!
Create impact on the industry and beyond
We are seeking a talented project manager and Engineer of Record, EoR, for Boliden’s Smelters in Kokkola and Harjavalta in Finland. You will have a key role in leading the implementation and compliance with the Global Industry Standard of Tailing Management, GISTM, to ensure the safety and structural integrity of our landfill facilities. The standard covers the entire tailings facility lifecycle from design to construction, management, monitoring and closure. The landfills are slags and residues from copper and zinc smelters. We aim to complete the implementation of the standard in a priority order by August 2023 up until August 2025.
Key responsibilities:
Act as the project manager for the implementation of GISTM
Act as the EoR with responsibility to ensure continued compliance
Cooperate with those responsible for our tailing facilities
Communicate with those accountable for dam safety and operations
Manage contacts with employees, authorities and trade associations
Contribute to managing a platform for sharing knowledge in dam safety

You will be part of our sustainability team situated at one of Boliden’s smelters in Kokkola or Harjavalta, Finland, or at our head office in Stockholm, Sweden. With occasional work trips.
Qualifications
For this role we are looking for someone with a strong understanding, who can grasp the meaning of regulations and how they can be applied in the business. You need to be structured and cooperative to work well with others in cross-functional teams. You also need an analytical mindset and educational approach to create understanding of the importance of compliance, identify areas for improvement, find and support solutions.
Requirements:
A master’s degree in civil engineering, preferably in geotechnics or other relevant field
Experience of working with dams and disposal methods, working with tailings dams in specific is an advantage
Proficiency in English, knowledge in Finnish is an advantage
Driver's license for a passenger car

Apply now
Every journey is different at Boliden, what will yours look like? Apply now with your CV (in English or Swedish) and a few clicks, until Thursday 31 August 2023.
Offer
We are happy to help and welcome you to Boliden. We prioritize providing our new employees with a supportive onboarding process to ensure a good introduction to our team and company culture characterized by care, courage and responsibility. For your dedication we offer a comprehensive benefits package and great opportunities to make the most of your potential. Join Boliden and help build the future of mining and metals!
Contact us
For further information about the position, please contact me Anna Medvedeva, Sustainability AND Technology Director Boliden Smelters, +46 70 921 43 96, anna.medvedeva@boliden.com. I appreciate your interest! Questions about registering your application are answered by our Talent Acquisition Partner Terese Lindholm, +46 70 508 69 43. Trade union information is available from Andreas Mårtensson (Unionen) +46 910 77 42 39, Ditte Möller Lasskogen (SACO) +46 910 77 42 40 and Peter Markström (Ledarna) +46 910 77 40 09.
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