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Nu söker vi en ledare till rollen som Senior Exploration Geologist till Björkdalsgruvan utanför Skellefteå!

Are you a geologist with years of experience in the mining industry as an exploration geologist? Are you motivated to lead and create optimal conditions for your team to excel in their tasks? Do you also have experience in budget responsibility and creating support for new investments? Great! We are now looking for an experienced Senior Exploration Geologist for the Björkdal Mine just outside Skellefteå.Sounds interesting? Welcome with your application today!

Ditt anställningserbjudande

Björkdalsgruvan is located near Sandfors, outside Skellefteå, and is one of Northern Europe´s largest mines for gold ore extraction. A relatively young mine, Björkdal employs over 240 dedicated and driven staff along with numerous contractors. The mine has an annual turnover of approximately 840 million SEK and is owned by Mandalay Resources, a Toronto-based, TSX-listed company.

As a Senior Exploration Geologist, you carry significant responsibility and prioritize safety within the geology department. You´re in charge of prospecting planning in consultation with the Chief Geologist, ensuring safety regulations, departmental risk assessments, personnel, and work environment management.

In addition to an exciting and developmental role, you´ll be part of a company with efficient decision-making processes, innovative thinking, and a close-knit corporate culture. Opportunities for advancement within the company are substantial. Hybrid work is practiced, allowing you to work from home up to two days a week based on operational needs.

Dina arbetsuppgifter

Your main responsibilities include:

Personnel management with workplace safety accountability and year-round resource allocation.
Lead and distribute work in line with the company´s leadership philosophy.
Foster continuous improvement and development.
Plan prospecting activities according to upcoming production needs.
Participate in contract negotiations and construction meetings with contractors.
Prepare draft press releases.
Create presentations and reports for the group.
Coordinate drill core planning with production planning for cost-effective drilling.
Contribute to concession applications.
Participate in writing technical reports.

Värt att veta

You will be entering a culture characterized by safety, collaboration, and optimism. As a Senior Exploration Geologist, you´ll be part of the geology department, collaborating with 16 skilled colleagues in mine geology, resource geology, prospecting, as well as geological assistants and diamond drillers.

You will be leading the prospecting department, supervising 7 team members including exploration geologists and geotechnicians, reporting directly to the Chief Geologist.

Your working hours will be daytime, Monday to Friday.

Våra förväntningar

We are seeking someone with a background in geology, several years of geological work experience, and strong interpretive skills for existing 3D information. Prior leadership experience is a significant plus but not mandatory. Previous work with geological software like Surpac, Leapfrog, and QGIS is advantageous.

We value your appreciation for organization and structure in the workplace and your dedication to developing and optimizing work processes. With your budget responsibility for the prospecting department, strong analytical and proactive capabilities are expected. As you´ll be preparing material for press releases and new investment decisions, effective communication skills and a systematic approach are essential. Adapting to changing circumstances and recognizing opportunities within such changes come naturally to you. You are motivated to coach others, effortlessly instilling engagement and trust through your experience and leadership ability.

This role demands proficiency in both English and Swedish as it involves technical report writing presented to both the management team and the owners of Björkdalsgruvan, Mandalay Resources. A valid driver´s license (B-driving license) is required due to limited public transportation.

Intresserad?
In this recruitment, TNG Tech is managing the entire process in an unbiased and competence-based manner. You can easily apply through our application form using your CV or LinkedIn profile, and there is no need for a traditional cover letter. Instead, briefly state your motivation for applying in the application form. You can then track your application's progress in real-time through our website. If you're interested, it's advisable to apply promptly, as the selection process is ongoing, and the position might be filled before the application deadline. If you have questions, feel free to contact the responsible recruiter. Please note that we do not accept applications via email. We'll be in touch soon!