Mid-Term Mine Planning Engineer

LKAB; Kiruna kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

LKAB's Mine Planning team in Kiruna is seeking a Mine Planning Engineer to develop and maintain medium- and long-term mining sequences.

You will collaborate with operations, geologists and engineers to optimize plans, analyze data with Deswik and Power BI, and prepare planning reports. The role demands a structured, analytical mindset and strong communication, with a focus on safe, efficient mining practices.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience from underground mining operations.
• Experience with Deswik.IS and Deswik.SCHED.
• Good understanding of underground mining methods and sequences.
• Experience with Power BI or similar data analysis tools.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• B driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mining sequences for medium and long-term planning.
• Coordinate and follow up rehabilitation activities with operations.
• Analyze production and planning data to support decision-making.
• Prepare technical reports and planning documentation.
• Collaborate across disciplines to optimize mining plans and processes.
• Be part of a collaborative planning team with direct impact on future production performance.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik.IS

Deswik.SCHED

Power BI

Job description

Want to shape the future of underground mining? Join our Mine Planning team and help optimize production in one of Europe's most advanced underground mining operations.

The sustainable transformation starts with us.

We are facing our greatest challenge yet – ensuring that Sweden and Europe have what it takes to transition to a sustainable future. So that we can live the lives we want, now and in the future. Just as we strive to improve the future, we are committed to developing everyone who joins us on this journey, both personally and professionally. Do you want to help lay the foundation for the world we live in?

Your role

As a mine planning engineer with focus on mid term planning, you will develop and maintain mining sequences that form the foundation for future production planning. Working closely with operations, geologists and engineers, you will support safe, efficient and sustainable mining while contributing to the continuous improvement of planning processes.

You Will

• Develop and maintain mining sequences for medium and long-term planning.
• Coordinate and follow up rehabilitation activities together with operations.
• Analyze production and planning data to support decision-making.
• Prepare technical reports and planning documentation.
• Collaborate across disciplines to optimize mining plans and processes.

You will be part of a collaborative planning team with a direct impact on future production performance.

What You Bring

You are structured, analytical and solution-oriented, with the ability to turn complex information into practical plans. You take ownership of your work, communicate effectively and enjoy collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mining Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience from underground mining operations.
• Experience working with Deswik.IS and Deswik.SCHED.
• Good understanding of underground mining methods and mining sequences.
• Experience with Power BI or similar data analysis tools.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• B driver's license.

Meritorious

• Experience in underground rock mechanics.
• Knowledge of Swedish.

Welcome with your application!

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

Applications are reviewed continuously, so don't wait to submit your application.

Start: According to agreement.

Place: Kiruna.

Scope: Full-time, daytime.

Contact: For more information, please contact the recruiting manager Theofanis Apeslidis, [e-mail]

Fackliga Kontakter Kiruna/ Svappavaara

• Sakari Alanko, Unionen, 0980-725 08
• Ledarna Norra, [e-mail]
• Peter Johansson, Akademikerföreningen, 0980-718 79