{"data":{"id":203179,"slug":"mine-geologist-for-kiruna-underground-mine-2","type":"job","title":"Mine Geologist for Kiruna Underground Mine","description":"Are you interested in developing ore model accuracy in a world-class underground iron ore mine?\n\nThe sustainable transformation begins with us\n\nWe are facing our greatest challenge yet \u2013 ensuring that Sweden and Europe have what it takes to transform. So that we can live the lives we want, both today and tomorrow. In the same way that we strive to improve the future, we are committed to developing everyone who joins us on this journey, both personally and professionally.\n\nWould you like to be part of laying the foundation for the way we live \u2013 and for the world around us?\n\nYour role\n\nOur Kiruna Mine Geology department is looking for a Mine Geologist focused on 3D modelling, block modelling, and cross-departmental collaborations. In this role, you will work closely with our mine planning, rock engineering, and survey crews, as well as production operations, external drilling contractors and commercial laboratories. This is an environment where collaboration, reliability, and automated innovations are highly valued.\n\nResponsibilities include providing updated production block models, as well as 3D geological models, based on face mappings, core logging, and assay data to ensure high-confidence ore body alignment with stope designs and mining plans. You will deliver accurate grade control data to mine planners and engineers for blasting and dilution management. Additionally, you will handle and validate large datasets, support ore tracking and grade control processes, perform reconciliation analyses between geological models and mining outcomes, and collaborate closely with mine planners, engineers and production teams to continuously improve model accuracy and data quality.\n\nWhat you bring\n\nIf you have an analytical mindset, work well both independently and collaboratively, and like handling and interacting with large datasets, you will likely thrive in this role in a supportive team environment. You are communicative, proactive, and enjoy collaborating across functions to improve workflows and achieve shared goals. A responsible, flexible, and solution-oriented approach will be important in your daily work.\n\nTo be eligible for the role, you need to have:\n\nPreferably M.Sc. and minimum B.Sc. in Geology, Geological Engineering, Earth Sciences, or equivalent\nProficiency in 3D modelling software (such as Leapfrog Geo & Edge or Datamine)\nFluency in English, both written and spoken; proficiency in Swedish is highly desirable.\nA valid driver's license (equivalent to Swedish B driver's license for manual transmission vehicles)\n\nIt is advantageous if you have:\n\nProficiency in the Deswik software\nExperience in resource estimation\nPrevious experience with geological mapping, core logging, and\/or managing assay QA\/QC databases\nPrevious experience from underground mining operations\nExperience in leadership roles, such as in exploration\/infill drilling programs\n\nAdditional information\n\nWe strive for a fair and objective recruitment process. Therefore, we usually do not request cover letters. Instead, we ask you to answer questions related to the specific position you are applying for. Your responses help us understand your skills and experience, so please take the time to answer as clearly and thoroughly as possible.\n\nApplications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't wait to submit your application.\n\nStart: According to agreement\n\nLocation: Kiruna\n\nType of Employment: Permanent, full-time, daytime\n\nContact: For more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager Viola Friberg (viola.friberg@lkab.com +46703249337).\n\nUnion representatives Kiruna\/Svappavaara:\n\nSakari Alanko, Unionen, 0980-725 08\nLedarna Norra, ledarna.norra@lkab.com\nPeter Johansson, Akademikerf\u00f6reningen, 0980-718 79\n\nLKAB is an international mining and minerals group with northern Sweden as its base and the whole world as its workplace. We lead the way toward carbon-neutral production and we do it together \u2013 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 at the forefront.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Mine Geologist for Kiruna Underground Mine","description_original":"Are you interested in developing the ore model accuracy in a world-class underground iron ore mine?\n\nThe sustainable transformation begins with us\n\nWe are facing our greatest challenge yet \u2013 ensuring that Sweden and Europe have what it takes to transform. So that we can live the lives we want, both today and tomorrow. In the same way that we strive to improve the future, we are committed to developing everyone who joins us on this journey, both personally and professionally.\n\nWould you like to be part of laying the foundation for the way we live \u2013 and for the world around us?\n\nYour role\n\nOur Kiruna Mine Geology department is looking for a Mine Geologist focused on 3D modelling, block modelling, and cross-departmental collaborations. In this role, you will work closely with our mine planning, rock engineering, and survey crews, as well as production operations, external drilling contractors and commercial laboratories. This is an environment where collaboration, reliability, and automated innovations are highly valued.\n\nResponsibilities include providing updated production block models, as well as 3D geological models, based on face mappings, core logging, and assay data to ensure high-confidence ore body alignment with stope designs and mining plans. You will deliver accurate grade control data to mine planners and engineers for blasting and dilution management. Additionally, you will handle and validate large datasets, support ore tracking and grade control processes, perform reconciliation analyses between geological models and mining outcomes, and collaborate closely with mine planners, engineers and production teams to continuously improve model accuracy and data quality.\n\nWhat you bring\n\nIf you have an analytical mindset, work well both independently and collaboratively, and like handling and interacting with large datasets, you will likely thrive in this role in a supportive team environment. You are communicative, proactive, and enjoy collaborating across functions to improve workflows and achieve shared goals. A responsible, flexible, and solution-oriented approach will be important in your daily work.\n\nTo be eligible for the role, you need to have:\u202f\n\nPreferably M.Sc. and minimum B.Sc. in Geology, Geological Engineering, Earth Sciences, or equivalent\nProficiency in 3D modelling softwares (like Leapfrog Geo & Edge or Datamine)\nFluency in English, both written and spoken; proficiency in Swedish is highly desirable.\nA valid driver\u2019s license (equivalent to Swedish B driver's license for manual transmission vehicles)\n\n\nIt is advantageous if you have:\n\nProficiency in the Deswik software\nExperience of resource estimation\nPrevious experience of geological mapping, core logging, and\/or managing assay QA\/QC databases\nPrevious experience from underground mining operations\nExperience from leadership roles, such as in exploration\/infill drilling programs\n\n\nAdditional information\n\nWe strive for a fair and objective recruitment process. Therefore, we usually do not request cover letters. Instead, we ask you to answer questions related to the specific position you are applying for. Your responses help us understand your skills and experience, so please take the time to answer as clearly and thoroughly as possible.\n\nApplications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't wait to submit your application.\n\nStart:\u202fAccording to agreement\n\nLocation: Kiruna\n\nType of Employment: Permanent, full-time, daytime\n\nContact: For more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager Viola Friberg (viola.friberg@lkab.com +46703249337).\n\n\n\nUnion representatives Kiruna\/ Svappavaara:\n\nSakari Alanko, Unionen, 0980-725 08\nLedarna Norra, ledarna.norra@lkab.com\nPeter Johansson, Akademikerf\u00f6reningen, 0980-718 79\n\n\nLKAB \u00e4r en internationell gruv- och mineralkoncern med norra Sverige som bas och hela v\u00e4rlden som arbetsplats. Vileder v\u00e4gen mot koldioxidfri produktion och vi g\u00f6r det tillsammans \u2013 i en \u00f6ppen, varm och s\u00e4ker arbetsmilj\u00f6 medteknologi och utveckling i fokus. Vi v\u00e4lkomnar utmaningar, innovativa id\u00e9er och initiativf\u00f6rm\u00e5ga, alltid medj\u00e4mst\u00e4lldhet och m\u00e5ngfald i fokus.","price":null,"currency":"SEK","status":"active","noindex":true,"location":{"address":null,"full_address":null,"city":"Kiruna","country":"SE","latitude":67.8454507,"longitude":20.2623241},"metadata":{"region":"Norrbottens l\u00e4n","duration":"Tills vidare","employer":"Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara Aktiebolag","postcode":"98181","positions":1,"profession":"Projektledare, gruva","salary_type":"Fast m\u00e5nads- vecko- eller timl\u00f6n","scope_of_work":"100\u2013100 %","working_hours":"Heltid","employment_type":"full_time","occupation_field":"Yrken med teknisk inriktning","employer_workplace":"Kiruna Underground Mine","experience_required":true,"employment_type_label":"Vanlig anst\u00e4llning"},"user_id":null,"is_sponsored":false,"views_count":0,"ai_views_count":3,"bot_views_count":2,"ai_vendor_counts":{"openai":2,"anthropic":1},"visibility":"public","submission_source":null,"submission_ai_name":null,"has_owner_email":true,"can_contact_owner":true,"phone":"+46703249337","owner_email":"viola.friberg@lkab.com","images":[],"published_at":"2026-09-09T09:45:31+00:00","expires_at":"2026-10-07T23:59:59+00:00","created_at":"2026-09-10T04:04:36+00:00","updated_at":"2026-09-12T03:18:35+00:00"}}