Database Geologist

Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy; Sodankylä; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Occupational health services

Sports and leisure benefits

Free commuter transport

Job summary

Boliden Kevitsa Mining Oy is seeking a Database Geologist at its Kevitsa mine in Sodankylä, Finland. The successful candidate will manage and develop geological databases, ensuring quality assurance of geological data essential for production planning.

This role involves creating Power BI reports and collaborating with various stakeholders. The position allows partial remote work and offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc in geology, mining, or natural sciences required.
• Experience in a mining or exploration environment.
• Understanding of geological data for operational activities.
• Experience in managing geological databases and data quality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop geological databases.
• Quality assurance of geological data (QA/QC).
• Prepare and update instructions for databases.
• Create and develop Power BI reports.
• Participate in development and project tasks.

Skills

Database management

QA/QC processes

Power BI

Geological data analysis

Team collaboration

Fluent English

Education

BSc in Geology, Mining or Natural Sciences

Job description

Would you like to play a key role in ensuring the availability and effective use of high-quality geological data at one of Europe’s most significant polymetallic mines?

Boliden Kevitsa is looking for a permanent employee for the position of Database Geologist.

As a Database Geologist, you will be responsible for managing, quality assuring and developing the geological database. The role is key to the entire mining operation, as high-quality geological data forms the basis for production planning, grade control, reporting and decision-making. You will also participate in the development of digital tools and software solutions in cooperation with internal stakeholders, software suppliers and consultants.

Your responsibilities will include, for example:

• maintaining and developing geological databases
• quality assurance of geological data (QA/QC)
• preparing and updating instructions and ways of working related to databases and quality management
• creating and further developing Power BI reports
• developing reconciliation between forecasts and actual production
• developing and maintaining geological software
• participating in various development and project tasks

You do not need to master all these responsibilities from day one, we will provide induction for the different areas of the role.

Who will you work with?

You will join Kevitsa’s mine geology team and work closely with geology, mine planning, the concentrator and other mining operations in particular. You will mainly work at the Kevitsa mine in Sodankylä.

The role also occasionally includes work in sample handling facilities, in the open pit and elsewhere in the mining area. Partial remote work is possible in this position.

What do we expect from you?

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• a suitable university degree (minimum BSc) in geology, mining or natural sciences
• experience from a mining and/or exploration environment
• an understanding of how geological data is used in operational activities
• fluent written and spoken English skills
• a proactive, collaborative and solution-oriented way of working, as well as an interest in developing operations
• We value experience in managing geological databases and assuring data quality
• experience in QA/QC processes
• experience with reporting and visualization tools

We hope that you share our core values: care, courage and responsibility.

We know that diversity is a success factor that enriches our operations – we strive for diversity among our employees in terms of background, experience, knowledge and personality.

At Boliden, all employees actively contribute to creating a safe and positive work environment, and work environment matters are a top priority for us.

Why work with us?

You will have the opportunity to develop your expertise in geology, data management and digital solutions, supported by a skilled and encouraging work community. With us, you will work in a modern work environment. In your free time, you can enjoy the landscapes of Lapland’s nature.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• comprehensive occupational health services
• benefits for sports and leisure activities
• free commuter transport between the centre of Sodankylä and the Boliden Kevitsa mine

Further information

For further information about the position, please contact Mine Geology Department Manager Jussi Niemelä tel. [phone] (calling hours 8.00-16.00) email [e-mail].

For questions related to the application process and recruitment system, please contact Talent Acquisition Partner Maarit Uusipaikka, [e-mail].

Boliden Kevitsa is a polymetallic mine located in the municipality of Sodankylä in Northern Finland and a significant employer in the region. Our main products are copper and nickel concentrates. The concentrates also contain cobalt, platinum, palladium and gold. The ore concentrate is delivered to Boliden’s own smelter in Harjavalta. We are part of the international Boliden Group, whose goal is to be the world’s most climate-friendly and respected metal producer.

We are a company in constant development and every workday we explore how we can improve modern life and society. Our metals are a key component in creating a more sustainable future and we take great pride in the impact we make every day.

Are you ready to contribute with your curiosity, personality, skill-set and unique background? Be you and challenge us - let's drive change for generations to come!

Boliden’s vision is to be the most climate-friendly and respected metal provider in the world. We are Europe’s producer of sustainable metals and, guided by our values care, courage and responsibility, we operate within exploration, mines, smelters and recycling. We are around 8,000 employees and have annual revenues of approximately SEK 90 billion. The share is listed in the Large Cap segment of NASDAQ OMX Stockholm.