Senior Mine Waste and Water Engineer

Boliden is a high-tech metals company with its own mines and smelters that works long-term to guarantee societys access to base and precious metals. For a century our work has been part of the value chains that have shaped modern society. At Boliden we know that the metals we mine and make available will continue to play a crucial role in the future what matters is how we produce them. Become a part of us and drive change for generations to come.

Do you want to create sustainable solutions in the mining sector and have an interest in Mine Waste Water Management and Mine Closure

Your opportunity

We are looking for a senior engineer with expertise in mine closure for Bolidens Department of Mine Waste and Water Management. You will work broadly with issues related to mine closure and extractive waste management along Bolidens entire value chain. From planning of operations in close cooperation with exploration to support for our actively producing units to facilities that are planning to be closed and facilities in need of additional closure measures.

Who you will work with

You will become part of a dedicated and collaborative team of colleagues with diverse expertise. The team includes development engineers senior engineers and an environmental coordinator as well as specialists working with social sustainability land use and community relations. Together you support Bolidens operations along the entire value chain and contribute to longterm responsible waste management and mine closure practices. The work environment is characterized by knowledge sharing crossfunctional cooperation and a strong commitment to sustainable development.

What you will do

In this role you will work broadly with mine closure and extractive waste management across Bolidens value chain. Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting business units in developing plans related to extractive waste management (Waste Management Plans Closure Plans Water Management Plans Waste Characterisation Plans and more)
• Developing governing processes and instructions for extractive waste management in close collaboration with subject matter experts
• Facilitating internal and external reporting related to extractive waste management
• Performing quality assessments of estimated closure costs
• Acting as project manager for projects within extractive waste management
• Conducting business intelligence and contributing to Bolidens strategic programs for sustainable waste management
• Coordinating internal networks to support knowledge transfer between units and projects

The position is based in Boliden and includes occasional business trips with overnight stays to Bolidens mining sites. Hybrid solutions with work at another location may be possible.

What you bring

If this opportunity excites you and you feel ready to take on this role we encourage you to apply. We believe you have:

Required qualifications

• Education: A university degree in engineering or earth sciences with relevant specialization.
• Experience: Experience from the mining or extractive industries either directly or as a consultant together with strong project management skills.
• Skills: Result oriented structured and good at planning and prioritization. Strong problem-solving ability and solid collaboration skills.
• Language: Professional proficiency in English language skills in Swedish Finnish and/or Portuguese is an advantage.
• Drivers license: Valid EU Category B license.

Preferred experience

• Designing cover systems for closure of sulphuric mine waste
• Geochemical modelling tools
• Linking geochemistry with water and recipient models
• Water management
• Closure cost estimation

Why work with us

At Boliden we believe in promoting a workplace where care courage and responsibility are central to everything we do. We offer a workplace where we believe in collaboration and where what you contribute will have a direct impact on future generations. We are a company made up of responsible and creative people all working towards the same vision; to become the most sustainable and respected metal supplier in the world.

Apply today to be part of something truly meaningful!

At Boliden diversity and inclusion are drivers of innovation. We know that different perspectives and experiences strengthen us and help us stay at the forefront of an important and exciting industry. Therefore we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. Together we have built a workplace where everyone can feel safe and inspired to reach their full potential.

Want to know more about the position Contact hiring manager Magnus Bergknut.

Questions about the application are answered by our Talent Acquisition Partner Helen Eklid

For union information contact Mats Lindblom SACOAndreas Mårtensson Unionenor Peter Markström Ledarna.

Submit your application by: 30 April 2026

Please submit your application to us as soon as possible selection may take place on an ongoing basis.

As part of Bolidens commitment to quality and safety background and health checks are included in our recruitment processes.

If you are a representative of a recruiting company please refrain from contacting us about this advertisement. We appreciate your consideration.

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