Nordic Field Operations Lead

KoBold Metals; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

KoBold Metals is seeking a Field Operations Lead to plan and execute field activities in Sweden, guiding 1–3 projects annually while prioritizing people, contractors, and local communities. You will report to the Field Operations Director North America & Europe and collaborate with exploration and operations teams to deliver high-quality field programs.

The role requires strong leadership for end-to-end project execution, risk management, weather-related contingencies, and adherence to Swedish

Responsibilities

• Lead planning of complex exploration projects and moderate-scale development programs in Sweden, including drilling campaigns, electromagnetic surveys, and reconnaissance programs
• Lead 1–3 concurrent projects of varying size, complexity, and jurisdiction, with accountability for planning and execution
• Lead procurement strategies: contractor selection, bid evaluation, benchmarking, and contract administration for Sweden-based programs
• Develop detailed project-level risk and hazard identification, risk assessments, mitigation plans, and critical control implementation, with particular attention to Swedish winter construction conditions
• Lead project kick-offs with integrated teams and contractors, covering scope, execution strategy, and risk management
• Contribute collaboratively to data collection planning during Phase 4a of the Exploration Project Lifecycle
• Generate creative field operations scenarios outside conventional boundaries that lead to efficient programs
• Lead end-to-end execution of assigned projects from mobilization through demobilization and closure
• Provide strong leadership during changing field conditions, including Arctic and sub-Arctic weather events
• Track and forecast production rates, spend profiles, and resource requirements
• Manage and direct all field activities: lead contractor performance evaluation, feedback, and improvement
• Maintain daily contact with and monitor the status of KoBold personnel and contractors while in the field; maintain close communication with the Project Geologist, Project Data Scientist, and the Senior Project Planner
• Lead site remediation and rehabilitation activities per Swedish regulatory standards
• Lead contractor performance reviews and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement
• Lead execution within regulatory compliance, monitoring, and reporting in accordance with Swedish mining and environmental legislation (including the Mining Act 621/2011 and Environmental Protection Act), EU regulations, and the practices of our joint venture partners
• Ensure execution is done within Swedish permitting processes, land access agreements, community relations, third-party agreements, and any joint venture requirements
• With leadership direction and support, represent KoBold Metals with local Swedish stakeholders, including communities, landowners, municipal authorities, and environmental bodies
• Create ways of working that allow us to continue to work more effectively and to be nimble so that we can support machine-learning-driven dynamic field programs
• Mentor Field Operations Supervis

Job description

KoBold Metals is seeking a Field Operations Lead to plan and execute field activities in Sweden, guiding 1–3 projects annually while prioritizing people, contractors, and local communities. You will report to the Field Operations Director North America & Europe and collaborate with exploration and operations teams to deliver high-quality field programs.

The role requires strong leadership for end-to-end project execution, risk management, weather-related contingencies, and adherence to Swedish