Mine Planning Engineer

Presentation:

Mine Planning Engineer

Boliden is a high-tech metal company with its own mines and smelters, committed to ensuring society’s supply of base and precious metals while striving to be world’s most climate-friendly and respected metal provider. Our work has been integral to the value chains that have shaped modern society for a century. The metals we mine, and produce will play a crucial role in the future – it is how we produce them that matters. Join us in driving change for generations to come.

The Section Mine Technical Service consists of engineering competences divided in specialized teams; Mine Surveying & Geotechnology, Technical Mine Planning and System & Production Technology. Our task is to create conditions for an efficient and stable production and the work is carried out n close collaboration with other sections and departments in Aitik mining area.

Work duties

Your main responsibility is to carry out short-term mine production planning and/or waste dump planning, with the focus area changing depending on the needs of the organization. You may be assigned responsibility for specific planning horizons—such as daily, weekly, or monthly planning—and these responsibilities may also change over time as operational requirements evolve.

Typical duties include preparing detailed plans for drilling, blasting, loading and hauling, monitoring daily production performance, coordinating with operations and maintenance teams, updating short-term schedules, and ensuring that production activities align with safety, operational, and budget expectations. You will work closely with operational teams to optimize material movement, resolve short-term planning issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

You will also contribute to developing work methods and supporting the implementation of new software for short-term planning. As a mine planner, you will be part of the mine planning team and will also carry out CAD tasks and other activities related to mine planning.

This is a full-time permanent position based in Aitik.

Education/experience

We are looking for you who have a mining engineering education or as the company sees as equivalent. Experience in the mining industry, open pit operations, mine planning, and mine production is meritorious. Previous experience in mine planning in open pits and using Deswik or equivalent for mine design and scheduling software is an advantage. You have the ability to create high-quality mine plans and effectively communicate planning objectives.

Qualifications

As a person, you are open, result oriented and communicative. You are structured, thorough and have good collaborative skills. You like to work independently as well as in a team. You want to participate in developing ways of working and optimizing production. The work requires good knowledge of Swedish (or willingness to learn) and English, both spoken and written. Category B driving license is a requirement.

You who apply share our fundamental values; care, courage and responsibility. We strive for diversity among our employees with regard to gender, age, ethnicity, etc. With us, all employees actively participate to achieve a safe and good working environment, work environment issues have the highest priority.

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 build a workplace where everyone can feel safe and inspired to reach their full potential.

Want to know more about the position?

Contact me hiring manager, Mine Planning Manager Serkan Erkara +46 70-811 06 77, serkan.erkara@boliden.com

Questions about the application are answered by our Talent Acquisition Partner, Britt-Marie Persson, britt-marie.persson@boliden.com, + 46 70-601 74 95.

Union information

Ledarna ledarna.aitik@boliden.com

Unionen unionen.aitik@boliden.com

SACO saco.aitik@boliden.com

Application deadline is December 14, 2025.

Selection and interviews take place continuously. Therefore, do not wait to send in your application, the position may be filled before the application deadline.

Contact from recruitment and staffing companies is avoided as we handle the recruitment ourselves.

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