Short-Term Mine Planning Engineer

LUOSSAVAARA-KIIRUNAVAARA AKTIEBOLAG; Kiruna kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

LUOSSAVAARA-KIIRUNAVAARA AKTIEBOLAG seeks a Mine Planner focused on field work and short-term planning, bridging mine operations and planning. You will spend significant time underground, coordinating with production to ensure plans are practical, safe and achievable.

You will also support medium and long-term planning with actionable insights, prepare planning documentation, and contribute to continuous improvements through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong interest in underground mining and mine planning.
• Swedish and English communication skills.
• Manual Category B driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop short-term mine plans in close collaboration with operations.
• Conduct regular underground field visits to verify conditions and constraints.
• Monitor mining progress and provide planning recommendations.
• Coordinate with production teams to support safe and efficient mining activities.
• Analyze operational data and contribute to planning across different time horizons.
• Prepare planning documentation, reports and presentations.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Underground mining interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Deswik

Datamine

Vulcan

Job description

Do you enjoy combining fieldwork with planning? Join our Mine Planning team and help turn operational insights into safe, efficient and achievable mining plans.

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 planner with focus on field work and short term planning, you will act as a link between mine planning and daily operations. A significant part of your time will be spent underground, working closely with production teams to ensure plans are practical, achievable and aligned with operational needs. You will also contribute to medium and long-term planning by providing valuable operational insights.

You will:

• Support and develop short-term mine plans in close collaboration with operations.
• Conduct regular underground field visits to verify conditions and identify constraints.
• Monitor mining progress and provide planning recommendations.
• Coordinate with production teams to support safe and efficient mining activities.
• Analyze operational data and contribute to planning across different time horizons.
• Prepare planning documentation, reports and presentations.

You will be part of a collaborative planning team where your understanding of both field conditions and planning processes has a direct impact on operational performance.

What you bring

You are curious, structured and eager to learn. You enjoy working closely with others, take initiative and communicate effectively across different functions. With a solution-oriented mindset and strong collaboration skills, you turn operational observations into practical improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or another relevant discipline.
• Strong interest in underground mining and mine planning.
• Understanding of mining operations and production processes.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication skills in Swedish and English.
• Manual Category B driver's license required.

Meritorious

• Experience from underground mining operations.
• Experience with mine planning software such as Deswik, Datamine, Vulcan or similar.
• Experience with production follow-up and data analysis.
• Knowledge of rock mechanics, mine production or operational planning.