Strategic Rock Mechanics Engineer

Boliden is a high-tech metals company with its own mines and smelters that works long-term to guarantee society's access to base and precious metals. For a century, our work has been part of the value chains that have shaped modern society. At Boliden, we know that the metals we mine and make available will continue to play a crucial role in the future – what matters is how we produce them. Become a part of us and drive change for generations to come.

Your opportunity

As a strategic rock mechanics engineer, you will have a role in preparing Garpenberg for its future as a productive, sustainable and safe mining operation. You will be part of the long-term technical services team which is working on the mid- to long-term planning of Garpenberg operations regarding both spatial extension of mining footprint and ore tonnage production. This needs to be done in a way that is efficient and ensures long term stability, even at higher mining rates and greater depths. It is an excellent opportunity if you want to further develop your own and Garpenberg’s long-term approach to rock mechanics and strategic mine development and contribute to one of Europe’s largest mine expansions.

Who you will work with

You will be part of a dedicated engineering team within the Long-term planning section within the Garpenberg Mine organization. This section comprises of mine geology, rock mechanics, long- and mid-term planning and mine infrastructure. You will work together with our geotechnical team of 6 geotechnical engineers and technicians, collaborating closely short-term mine planning, geology departments, production technology specialists and other technical service departments at the Garpenberg mine.

Your work will also involve interaction with consultants and other technical experts across Boliden’s operations. The Geotechnical network in the Boliden Mines is geographically distributed, but you will have regular opportunities for knowledge sharing and joint problem-solving in cro