Vacant job

Do you want to work close to production and contribute to the mining of the future? We are looking for a diamond driller for our operations in Kiruna.

The sustainable transition starts with us

We are facing our biggest challenge so far – ensuring that Sweden and Europe have what is needed to transition. So that we can live the life we want, now and tomorrow. Just as we want to improve the future, we want to develop everyone who is with us on this journey, both personally and professionally. Do you want to be part of laying the foundation for the life we live and the world around us?

Your role

As a diamond driller, you work in our underground operations in Kiruna, where you are responsible for drilling and handling drill cores that form the basis for continued mining. You will become part of an experienced and tight-knit team.

In the role, you will:

• Drill and retrieve drill cores from the bedrock
• Organize and document drill cores
• Ensure quality in sampling and handling
• Collaborate with geologists and colleagues in production
• Contribute to the development of working methods and drilling techniques

The work involves variation in drilling conditions and offers you the opportunity to develop both technically and in your understanding of the mine's conditions.

What you bring with you

To thrive in this role, we see that you are goal-oriented and work systematically towards set goals. You collaborate well with others and contribute to a good working climate in the team. Furthermore, you are solution-oriented and handle challenges in a constructive way, while showing loyalty to assignments, colleagues, and the operations.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education
• Category B driver's license for manual transmission
• Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written

Merits:

• Mining experience
• Drilling experience

We warmly welcome your application!

We strive for a fair and objective recruitment process. Therefore, we usually do not ask for cover 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 take the time to answer as clearly and thoroughly as possible.

Applications are processed on an ongoing basis, so do not wait with your application.

Start: As agreed.

Location: Kiruna

Scope: Full-time, Shift K3

Contact: For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact the recruiting manager Kim Sandberg via [email protected]

Union contacts:

• IF Metall (Kiruna), Anders Elenius [email protected]
• IF Metall Gruv 4:an (Malmberget), Tomas Larsson [email protected]
• IF Metall 135:an (Svappavaara), Peter Nordström [email protected]
• IF Metall Malmhamnen (Luleå), Johan Ömlén [email protected]

LKAB is an international mining and mineral company based in northern Sweden with 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 working environment with technology and development in focus. We welcome challenges, innovative ideas, and initiative, always with equality and diversity in focus.