Geologists to Exploration department

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Step into a role where your curiosity meets purpose. Join our exploration team in Kiruna and contribute to securing LKAB’s future in a workplace that values collaboration, innovation and long-term sustainability.

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 

We are now looking for a geologist to our near mine exploration group in Kiruna. The Exploration department exists to identify and investigate mineral deposits and secure LKAB's future. Mineral reserves and mineral assets are LKAB's most important resource, therefore our work is a prerequisite for a sustainable and long-term competitive LKAB.

As part of our team, you work in close collaboration with other geologists and technicians in an interesting workplace with challenging duties and good opportunities for further development. 

For this role the main tasks to start with will be collection and interpretation of geological data from drill core and supervision of ongoing drill programs, with room to gradually be introduced to other responsibilities. 

The near mine exploration department are amongst other things responsible for: 

• Planning and supervision of diamond drilling in and around the mine areas 
• Drill core logging & sampling 
• Interpretation of geological data 
• 3D Modelling in Leapfrog 
• QAQC & validation of drill hole data 

What you bring 

We are looking for a geologist with some practical experience in exploration, mining or project development. We see that you have at least a B.Sc. degree in geology. Knowledge of common software’s such as acQuire & Leapfrog is beneficial but not a requirement.

As a person you should be responsible and driven, but also percipient and flexible. The position includes a lot of collaboration with others both within and outside the company, so good collaboration skills are essential. 

A Driving license is a requirement for the position. You speak and write English fluently. It´s a plus if you speak and write Swedish, but if not, we want you to be eager to learn. 

What we offer 

• 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 favorable rates
• 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.

Additional information 

You will be based in the town of Kiruna close to the mining operations, situated in Swedish Lapland above the Arctic Circle. The area offers great opportunities for fantastic outdoor activities, such as hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, ice climbing, etc. http://www.kirunalapland.se/en/.

Start: According to agreement 

Employment type: Permanent 

Due the holiday period there might be a delay in responses. Submit your application no later than 31st of August 2025. Selection takes place continuously. Please note that we do not accept applications by e-mail. 

For more information about the position please contact: Joel Krispinsson, Group Manager Kiruna, joel.krispinsson@lkab.com 

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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