Rock engineer to Kiruna mine

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We are looking for two Rock Engineers/Bergmekaniker to join the Kiruna Mine’s Rock Engineering team. As mining reaches new depths, your analytical skills, teamwork, and initiative will help tackle the challenges of deep underground mining and contribute to safe, sustainable solutions.

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 

Mining in the Kiruna mine is moving towards greater depths, which brings increased challenges. The Rock Engineering team ensures safe operations and reliable production by identifying hazards and solutions throughout planning and execution. Through close collaboration with planning and operations, the team monitors ground conditions, assesses environmental impact from sublevel caving, and provides forecasts of ground deformation and seismic effects for future planning.
Your main responsibilities will include developing and implementing methods to ensure safe and efficient mining operations. Amongst others you will monitor/analyse seismicity, perform damage mapping, develop/evaluate rock reinforcement plans and evaluate/modify mining sequences. Additionally, you will provide operational support by overseeing and managing other rock mechanical challenges. Finally, you will contribute to strategic rock mechanics decisions within the mine.

What you bring

To succeed in this role, you understand the value of collaboration — not just within the team, but across the entire mining operation. You take initiative, turning ideas into action, and aren’t afraid to pick up and drive tasks forward. Your strong analytical skills help you assess situations and identify solutions that are not only technically sound but also relevant and actionable. In a high-paced, operational environment, you stay flexible, shifting focus when priorities change and always keeping the bigger mission in sight.

in addition you bring

• A university degree at Bachelor's or Master's level in a field deemed relevant to the position 
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience ie being at present already a senior geotechnical engineer preferably working with cave mining methods  
• Prior experience in seismic analysis will be viewed favorably
• Experience in project management is regarded as a merit
• Familiarity with mine design and drafting software is considered a valuable asset
• Fluency in English is required. Swedish proficiency is a plus

What you get

• 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 LKAB’s 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 children’s studies
• Access to our pension and insurance program with favourable rates.

Additional information

The application period is open until 18 of may 2025.
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 http://www.kirunalapland.se/en/.
For more information about the role, please contact our hiring manager Kim Sunna, kim.sunna@lkab.com 0980-535 64

Union representatives:  
Unionen, Sakari Alanko, 0980-725 08
Akademikerföreningen, Peter Johansson, 0980-718 79
Ledarna, Ingegerd Kyrö, 0980-710 50
 

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.

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