Geophysicist to LKAB – summer job/temporary employment

We are now looking for geophysicists to the Exploration department who would like to come and work for us in Kiruna during the summer.

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

The geophysics team employs a range of geophysical methods, including potential fields, electromagnetic and seismic surveys. Downhole geophysical logging is also frequently used in connection with the drilling. The project range covers near-mine to greenfield exploration, and the former can involve underground work. The geophysics group also supports projects within other areas of the company and is involved in R&D projects in cooperation with universities or other research institutes.

The work duties typically include fieldwork, some data processing, and sometimes also writing shorter reports. You will work together with geologists, technicians, drillers, and other geophysicists, sometimes from external organizations.

What you bring

• The positions require you to have started a college or university education within geophysics alternatively an engineering or Earth science education at a similar level containing geophysical courses.
• Experience with field work.
• For all positions at LKAB, you must also have a driving licence (B).
• Desirable if you have used any of the programs: Oasis Montaj (OM). Modelvision, GIS, etc
• Desirable if you have experience in mining exploration.

Please note: Eligibility to work in Sweden is a mandatory requirement for this summer employment, and we are unable to provide employer sponsorship for summer workers.

Additional information

Submit your application no later than January 12th, 2025. We want you to send in CV and cover letter where you write when you are available to work and if you have any preferences regarding position and/or location.

We will begin the selection process on the 13th of January and plan to schedule interviews from the 10th of February to the 14th of March.

Please note that we do not accept applications by e-mail.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Contact: If you have any questions about the position, please contact group manager Ana Braña Bergshjorth, ana.brana.bergshjorth@lkab.com

You can reach our union contacts for Kiruna/Svappavaara at:

• Unionen Norra: Sakari Alanko 0980-725 08
• Akademikerföreningen: Peter Johansson 0980-71879
• Ledarna Norra: Ingegerd Kyrö 0980-71050

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 carbon-free 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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