Senior Geotechnical Engineer Underground Rock Mechanics

Boliden; Boliden; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Boliden is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to influence the future of sustainable underground mining. This role focuses on providing expert support across operations and projects to ensure safe and efficient mining.

The successful candidate will contribute to mine design and operational decision-making, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. A relevant degree and a minimum of five years of experience in geotechnical engineering are essential.

Join us in a workplace focused on responsibility and creativity, impacting future generations positively.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in geotechnical engineering within underground mining.
• Strong knowledge of mine design, mining methods, stope design, sequencing, and ground support.
• Experience with geotechnical risk assessment and integration of geotechnical input into mine planning.
• Practical experience with numerical modelling.

Responsibilities

• Provide geotechnical and rock mechanics support to underground mining operations.
• Contribute to mine design, mining methods, stope design, and extraction sequencing.
• Perform and evaluate numerical modelling for mining applications.
• Support feasibility studies, projects, and technical investigations.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Rock mechanics

Mine design

Numerical modeling

Ground support strategies

Education

BSc or MSc in Mining Engineering, Rock Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering

Job description

Boliden is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to influence the future of sustainable underground mining. This role focuses on providing expert support across operations and projects to ensure safe and efficient mining.

The successful candidate will contribute to mine design and operational decision-making, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. A relevant degree and a minimum of five years of experience in geotechnical engineering are essential.

Join us in a workplace focused on responsibility and creativity, impacting future generations positively.