Technical Leader for Kirunas Underground Rock Engineering Team

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We are looking for a Technical Leader to join the Rock Engineering team at Kiruna Mine the worlds largest underground iron ore mine and a leader in sublevel caving. As mining progresses to greater depths you will be at the forefront of managing exciting challenges helping to shape the future of rock engineering and ensuring the safety and success of operations at one of the most innovative mining sites in the world.

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 (KGEO) you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety of LKABs Kiruna mine. Reporting to the KGEO Group Manager you will work with the Strategic TL and the 15 member KGEO 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 longterm plans are effectively applied to daytoday work. This includes aligning practices with governing documents such as GCMP SOPs TARPs. You will collaborate closely with the Strategic TL on short to mediumrange 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 Mines Management.

Focus areas:

• Mentoring team members on a daily basis (inspections CAD work routine analysis and reporting).

• Enhancing team skills and ensuring knowledgesharing across KGEO.

• Optimizing turnaround times for critical routine tasks.

• Contributing to layout designs sequencing and other mediumrange tasks.

• Assisting with updates to the GCMP TARPs and SOPs in collaboration with the Strategic TL.

• Reviewing and ensuring highquality documentation such as plans and inspection reports.

• Aligning daytoday practices with the mines LOMP

This role offers room for growth with additional responsibilities tailored to your expertise.

What you bring

We are looking for a strategic and goaloriented 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.

• Bachelors or Masters 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 drivers license equivalent to Swedish Class B.

What we offer

• Relocation support for you and your family.

• 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 LKABs 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 childrens studies

• Access to our pension and insurance program with favourable rates.

Additional information

The application period is open until the end of April 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 more information about the role please contact our hiring manager Matthias Wimmer ection Manager Rock Engineering Phone:email .

Union representatives:Akademikerfreningen Kiruna Ledarna Norra Unionen Norra

About LKAB

LKAB is an international mining and minerals group with northern Sweden as its base and the whole world as its workplace. We lead the way towards carbonfree production and we do it together in an open warm and safe work environment with technology and development in focus. We welcome challenges innovative ideas and initiative always with equality and diversity in focus.

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