Vacant job

Do you want to be part of the reopening of the Viscaria mine – a crucial step towards increased self-sufficiency of critical minerals for Sweden and the EU? With us, these resources are extracted and refined under the highest environmental and sustainability standards. We are looking for individuals who want to work in an organization where courage, commitment, and collaboration form the foundation of our success.

We are seeking new colleagues for our mining engineering group – individuals who want to contribute to developing and shaping the future of mining with us.

Your role

In this role, you will participate in the mining engineering group's development of rock mechanics routines and their implementation. The mining engineering group will perform mapping, damage mapping, rock reinforcement guidelines, sequence optimizations, and supporting numerical and analytical calculations. By collaborating with engineers and technicians, you ensure that we maintain a high production standard while prioritizing safety.

Your background

You have a relevant university degree at the master's level with a focus on rock mechanics. We expect you to have more than 10 years of work experience in the field. You have good knowledge of both Swedish and English, spoken and written, and hold a B driver's license. You appreciate the freedom to think strategically and have the ability to see both details and the big picture in your work. We value the ability to adapt to changing conditions and to solve problems with creativity and expertise.

Why choose us?

Becoming part of our team means you will work in a stimulating and collaborative environment where your ideas are valued, and your contributions have a real impact. There are excellent opportunities for both personal and professional development.

We take pride in our inclusive workplace, where equality and diversity are a given – with a balanced gender distribution and a rich mix of backgrounds and ages.

Our flat organizational structure promotes openness and participation, and we look forward to welcoming you as an important part of our team – where your expertise contributes to our shared success.

Department: Mining

Application deadline: Selection and interviews will take place continuously during the autumn, but no later than 2025-12-07. We therefore recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible. Recruitment may close before the application deadline if we find the right candidate.

Start date: By agreement

You are warmly welcome to contact the recruiting manager with any questions: Simon Krekula, Head of Mining Engineering, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) About Viscaria

The Viscaria Mining Company is a Swedish publicly traded company that is scaling up to become a modern and responsible mining company through the reopening of the Viscaria mine in Kiruna. The high copper content of the Viscaria deposit, assessed mineral resources, geographical location, and our growing team of experts mean that the company has good conditions to deliver quality copper.

With the help of the latest technology in mining, logistics, and water treatment, we strive to become one of the world's most sustainable copper producers. In addition to the Viscaria mine, the company has processing concessions and exploration permits in Arvidsjaur and Tvistbo.