Mining Ventilation Automation Specialist

LKAB; Gällivare kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Swedish language courses

Five weeks vacation per year

Job summary

LKAB is seeking a Ventilation Specialist to lead R&D in mine ventilation, automation, and control systems at Malmberget. You will evaluate technologies like Ventsim, Deswik, and ABB Ventilation Optimizer, and drive integration into LKAB’s operations alongside universities and industry partners.

The role focuses on developing ventilation strategies, standards, and performance indicators, while leading workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Master-level or higher in mining or a related field required.
• Strong experience with mine ventilation and automation projects.
• Hands-on experience with Ventsim and ventilation-control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D initiatives in mine ventilation and automation.
• Evaluate technologies and integrate into operations.
• Collaborate with universities, consultants and industry partners.
• Develop ventilation strategies, standards and KPIs.

Skills

Mine ventilation

Ventsim

Deswik

Ventilation automation

Project leadership

English

Education

MSc in mining or related field

Tools

Ventsim Design

Ventsim Control

ABB Ability Ventilation Optimizer

Deswik software

Job description

LKAB is seeking a Ventilation Specialist to lead R&D in mine ventilation, automation, and control systems at Malmberget. You will evaluate technologies like Ventsim, Deswik, and ABB Ventilation Optimizer, and drive integration into LKAB’s operations alongside universities and industry partners.

The role focuses on developing ventilation strategies, standards, and performance indicators, while leading workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions with internal teams and external partners.