Senior Rock Engineer

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

Job summary

LKAB in Kiruna is seeking a Rock Engineer to support safe mining operations and the long-term development of Kiruna Mine. You will collaborate with mine planners, geologists and rock mechanics specialists to provide geotechnical expertise for current operations and future expansion.

Responsibilities include developing mine layouts, ground support strategies, geotechnical designs, assessing geotechnical risks, and contributing to prefeasibility studies for mining below the current main haulage

Qualifications

• Experience in underground mining environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review mine layouts, ground support strategies, and geotechnical designs.
• Collaborate on mine sequencing to ensure safe and reliable production.
• Provide rock mechanics expertise to Life of Mine planning and future mine development studies.
• Assess geotechnical risks, support mine design, and evaluate monitoring and instrumentation needs.
• Deliver operational rock mechanics support through inspections, seismic monitoring, rehabilitation planning, and damage mapping.

Job description

• Experience in seismic analysis.

Looking to shape the future of underground mining? Join us and help drive long-term mine development while contributing to the next generation of mining levels in Kiruna Mine

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. Just as we aim 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 way we live and the world we build around us?

Your role

As a Rock Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring safe and reliable mining operations while supporting the long-term development of Kiruna Mine. You will work closely with mine planners, geologists, rock mechanics specialists, and other technical experts to provide geotechnical expertise for both current operations and future mine expansion projects. A significant part of the role involves contributing to prefeasibility studies for mining below the current main haulage level and helping to shape the future of underground mining.

In This Role, You Will

• Develop and review mine layouts, ground support strategies, and geotechnical designs.
• Collaborate on mine sequencing to ensure safe and reliable production.
• Provide rock mechanics expertise to Life of Mine planning and future mine development studies.
• Assess geotechnical risks, support mine design, and evaluate monitoring and instrumentation needs.
• Deliver operational rock mechanics support through inspections, seismic monitoring, rehabilitation planning, and damage mapping.

In this position, you will combine hands‑on operational support with long‑term strategic development, helping shape the future of underground mining in Kiruna.

What You Bring

We are looking for someone who is confident in their role, with strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach to solving complex challenges in rock mechanics and underground mining. You are an engaged and communicative team player who listens actively to others and thrives in a dynamic environment where safety, innovation, and continuous improvement are central to success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering or geoscience discipline.
• Experience working in underground mining environments.
• Experience from underground caving operations or similar mining methods.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Valid B driver's license.

Meritorious

• Experience in seismic analysis.
• Experience with numerical modelling.
• Experience in project management.
• Knowledge of Swedish.

Start: Soon as possible.

Location: Kiruna

Employment type: Full-time, daytime.

For More Information, Please Contact

• Hiring Manager Robert Larsson, [e-mail]

Fackliga Kontakter Kiruna/ Svappavaara

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