As a Project Manager in Rock Engineering, Shape the Future of Mining

At LKAB, you will lead important development projects and contribute to safe, sustainable, and innovative underground facilities.

The Most Important Job of the Future

We aim to lead the transition of our industry towards a sustainable future. Just as we want to change the world, we want to develop everyone who is with us on this journey, both personally and professionally. Do you want to help shape the future of the global mining and minerals industry?

Your Role

LKAB is facing an exciting development with the establishment of a new main level and associated hoisting system in the Malmberget mine in Gällivare, a crucial investment for the future of mining.

We are now looking for a project manager to lead and direct rock engineering and contribute to creating safe and sustainable underground facilities.

Examples of Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for planning and executing rock engineering, from feasibility study to completion, with the goal of creating optimal solutions for mining
• Build and lead cross-functional teams in close collaboration with colleagues in the organization and external consultants
• Ensure that the project meets goals for time, cost, function, and safety
• Be a central point of contact for suppliers and consultants and participate in procurement and contract negotiations
• Monitor compliance with laws, regulations, and authority requirements, including occupational health and safety standards

You will be part of an experienced team where collaboration, learning, and knowledge sharing are a natural part of everyday life. The work is characterized by safety, sustainability, and innovation.

What You Bring

We are looking for someone who is solution-oriented, structured, and has strong collaboration skills. You have experience in project management and a fundamental understanding of rock engineering, which enables you to contribute both technical insight and project control.

You have a good ability to make well-balanced decisions that consider time, function, and economy, and you can successfully coordinate multiple stakeholders to achieve common solutions.

With the industry's development towards more autonomous processes and digitalization, we also value that you are curious, adaptable, and motivated to learn new technologies and working methods.

We would like you to have:

• A university degree in a relevant field, or other experience deemed equivalent
• Training and experience in construction work environment coordination (BAS-P and BAS-U)
• A valid driver's license (required for all positions at LKAB)
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written

Preferred:

• Experience with DESWIK, as all rock engineering at LKAB is conducted using this software

We warmly welcome your application!

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

Applications are processed continuously, so do not wait to apply.

Start: By agreement.

Location: Malmberget

Extent: Full-time

Contact: For more information about the position, please contact the recruiting manager Joakim Winsa at email: [email protected]

Union Contacts Kiruna/Svappavaara:

• Sakari Alanko, Unionen, 0980-725 08
• Maja Krutrök, Ledarna, 0980-535 50
• Peter Johansson, Akademikerföreningen, 0980-718 79

Union Contacts Malmberget/Luleå:

• Unionen Södra Katarina Paganus, 0970-762 98
• SACO Club Södra – Annika Taavoniku, 0970-795 32
• Ledarna Södra – Johanna Dahlin, 010-144 50 16

LKAB is an international mining and minerals group based in northern Sweden, with the whole world as its workplace. We are leading the way towards carbon-free production, and we do it together – in an open, warm, and safe working environment with a focus on technology and development. We welcome challenges, innovative ideas, and initiative, always with equality and diversity in focus.