Mid-Term Mine Planning Engineer

Want to shape the future of underground mining? Join our Mine Planning team and help optimize production in one of Europe's most advanced underground mining operations.

The sustainable transformation starts with us

We are facing our greatest challenge yet – ensuring that Sweden and Europe have what it takes to transition to a sustainable future. So that we can live the lives we want, now and in the future. Just as we strive to improve the future, we are committed to developing everyone who joins us on this journey, both personally and professionally. Do you want to help lay the foundation for the world we live in?

Your role

As a mine planning engineer with focus on mid term planning, you will develop and maintain mining sequences that form the foundation for future production planning. Working closely with operations, geologists and engineers, you will support safe, efficient and sustainable mining while contributing to the continuous improvement of planning processes.

You will:

Develop and maintain mining sequences for medium and long-term planning. Coordinate and follow up rehabilitation activities together with operations. Analyze production and planning data to support decision-making. Prepare technical reports and planning documentation. Collaborate across disciplines to optimize mining plans and processes.

You will be part of a collaborative planning team with a direct impact on future production performance.

What you bring

You are structured, analytical and solution-oriented, with the ability to turn complex information into practical plans. You take ownership of your work, communicate effectively and enjoy collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.

Requirements

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mining Engineering or a related discipline. Experience from underground mining operations. Experience working with Deswik.IS and Deswik.SCHED. Good understanding of underground mining methods and mining sequences. Experience with Power BI or similar data analysis tools. Fluent English, written and spoken. B driver's license.

Meritorious

Experience in underground rock mechanics. Knowledge of Swedish.

Welcome with your application!

We strive for a fair and objective recruitment process. Therefore, we normally do not ask for cover letters. Instead, we ask you to answer questions related to the specific position you are applying for. Your responses help us understand your competence and experience, so please take the time to answer as clearly and thoroughly as possible.

Applications are reviewed continuously, so don't wait to submit your application.

Start: According to agreement.

Place: Kiruna.

Scope: Full-time, daytime.

Contact: For more information, please contact the recruiting manager Theofanis Apeslidis, theofanis.apeslidis@lkab.com

Fackliga kontakter Kiruna/ Svappavaara:

Sakari Alanko, Unionen, 0980-725 08 Ledarna Norra, ledarna.norra@lkab.com Peter Johansson, Akademikerföreningen, 0980-718 79

LKAB är en internationell gruv- och mineralkoncern med norra Sverige som bas och hela världen som arbetsplats. Vileder vägen mot koldioxidfri produktion och vi gör det tillsammans – i en öppen, varm och säker arbetsmiljö medteknologi och utveckling i fokus. Vi välkomnar utmaningar, innovativa idéer och initiativförmåga, alltid medjämställdhet och mångfald i fokus.