Geotechnical Superintendent
Geotechnical Superintendent
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We are looking for a Geotechnical Superintendent 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 Geotechnical Superintendent you play a vital role in ensuring qualityassured geotechnical data collection directly contributing to the safety of LKABs Kiruna mine. Reporting to the Section Leader for Rock Engineering you oversee all geotechnical logging and drilling programs providing critical data for mine design infrastructure placement instrumentation plans and subsidence prognoses.
The core logging is carried out in a modern largescale and wellequipped facility right in Kirunas new city centre (Malmhuset). The importance for geotechnical data collection and its active use and benefits has been increasingly recognized in recent years. The facility is currently being reorganised to become LKABs geotechnical hub in Kiruna.
You will regularly visit underground and surface drill sites ensuring highquality drilling through active feedback. Your work is supported by established procedures and experienced colleagues from various departments while logging and drilling are carried out by a skilled multinational team of contractors.
As Geotechnical Superintendent you oversee coreshed activities including:
Acting as LKABs representative to supervise the work of 15 logging geologists
Managing logistics task prioritization QA/QC logging rates and equipment maintenance.
Handling purchases and invoices for logging/drilling.
Optimizing workflows for efficiency.
Ensuring core quality through contractor visits and feedback.
and advise the core logging and drilling teams follow SOPs.
Maintaining a safe work environment.
What you bring
We are looking for a senior geologist with experience managing large teams and drilling programs. The ideal candidate will be structured able to organize and manage inputs from various stakeholders. You will have strong teamwork skills collaborating with international contractors and the ability to communicate effectively across different teams. Additionally you will be expected to mentor and coach others particularly new graduates and ensure a safe work environment for all involved.
Bachelors or Masters degree in preferably geotechnical engineering or related branches like geology mining engineering and/or earth sciences
Demonstrated leadership and mentorship experience for core logging teams
Minimum 3 years years handson experience with core logging
Proven expertise in management of drill programs and different drilling techniques
Experience working in a multicultural environment (e.g. international teams or crossborder projects).
Fluency in English is required. Swedish proficiency is a plus.
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 6th 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 Section Manager Rock Engineering group 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.
Do you work at LKAB today but are interested in a new role
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Employment Type
Full-Time
