Structural Geologist to Specialist Team
Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara AB / Geologjobb / Kiruna
2025-09-29
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hela Sverige At LKAB's Exploration Department, you'll join a specialist team working across all hubs - Kiruna, Malmberget and Svappavaara. With a strong focus on collaboration, mentoring, and technical excellence, this is a unique opportunity to shape structural geology practices and contribute to the future of mineral exploration.
Shaping the future
At LKAB, we are leading the transformation of our industry toward a sustainable future. Just as we aim to reshape the world, we are committed to developing every individual on our team, both personally and professionally. Are you ready to help shape the future of the mining and mineral industry?
Your role
As a Structural Geologist, you will contribute expert knowledge to exploration activities across LKAB's operations, helping to strengthen structural geology practices and support informed decision-making. You're part of the Specialist Team in Geology and Geodata within LKAB's Exploration Department, working across all hubs and exploration teams through mentoring, peer review, and technical leadership.
Your responsibilities include:
- Providing structural mapping and core logging expertise across multiple exploration projects.
- Leading and mentoring junior and mid-level geologists in structural geology best practices, with a focus on raising standards and building future competence.
- Contributing to consistent and high-quality structural input in geological models.
- Integrating structural data with geophysics and 3D geological models.
- Conducting peer reviews and challenging interpretations to improve decision-making.
What you bring
- MSc or PhD in Geology.
- Experience in structural geology and its application in mineral exploration and mining.
- Experience with geological modelling and/or GIS software such as Leapfrog, ArcGIS, or equivalent.
- Experience in mentoring colleagues and supporting their development within multidisciplinary teams.
- Fluency in English, both spoken and written; Swedish is a plus, or a willingness to learn.
- A valid B-class driver's license.We're looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys sharing knowledge, and is passionate about improving geological practices. You're structured, curious, and confident in challenging interpretations to drive better outcomes.
What we offer
In addition to the general benefits we offer-which you can find a bit further down-we can also offer you, who currently do not live in Sweden, the following:
- Relocation support for you and your family.
- Excellent conditions for settling in. We guide you through the official procedures necessary to settle in the country if you come from outside Sweden. We also provide temporary accommodation for a reasonable period and help you find a permanent place to live according to your personal needs.
- LKAB helps you learn Swedish, a tool for a better understanding of Swedish culture.
- The Swedish vacation law entitles all employees to five weeks of vacation per year, and four consecutive weeks during June, July, or August. Your contract may include extra vacation days.
Additional information
Start: According to agreement
Location: Kiruna, with regular travel to other hubs
Type of Employment: Permanent, full-time
Contact:
For more information about the position, please contact hiring manager Carlos Santana,
carlos.santana@lkab.com.
We ask you to submit your CV as part of the application. In addition, you will be asked to respond to a set of selection questions designed to replace the traditional cover letter. These questions help us ensure a fair and consistent selection process, so please take the time to answer them carefully.
Please submit your application by October 26th.
Union representatives:Kiruna/ Svappavaara
- Sakari Alanko, Unionen, 0980-725 08
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Maja Krutrök, Ledarna, 0980-535 50
- Peter Johansson, Akademikerföreningen, 0980-718 79
At LKAB, we are leading the transformation of our industry toward a sustainable future. Just as we aim to reshape the world, we are committed to developing every individual on our team, both personally and professionally. Are you ready to help shape the future of the mining and mineral industry?
Ersättning Fast månads- vecko- eller timlön
Så ansöker du Sista dag att ansöka är 2025-10-26
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Arbetsgivare Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara AB (org.nr 556001-5835),
https://lkab.com/ Körkort För detta jobb krävs körkort.
Arbetsplats Lkab
Jobbnummer 9531591