Ventilation 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

Join us in shaping the future of mine ventilation.

As a Ventilation Specialist at LKAB, you will play a key role in developing innovative solutions that enable safer, more efficient, and sustainable mining operations. Through research, advanced modelling, and collaboration with industry and academia, you will contribute to the next generation of ventilation systems – supporting the transition towards electrified and automated mining.

The sustainable transformation begins with us

We are facing our greatest challenge yet – ensuring that Sweden and Europe have what it takes to transform. So that we can live the lives we want, both today and tomorrow. In the same way that we strive to improve the future, we are committed to developing everyone who joins us on this journey, both personally and professionally.

Would you like to be part of laying the foundation for the way we live – and for the world around us?

Your role

In this role, you will lead and contribute to research and development initiatives within mine ventilation, with a focus on automation, control systems, and heating and cooling solutions.

You will evaluate existing and emerging technologies and drive their integration into LKAB’s operations. This includes working with advanced modelling tools such as Ventsim Design, Ventsim Control, and Deswik, as well as contributing to the development of ventilation strategies, standards, and performance indicators.

The role involves close collaboration with universities, consultants, and industry partners. You will act as a key point of contact across organisational boundaries and facilitate workshops and knowledge-sharing forums.

You will take a leading role as a specialist within ventilation automation and control, working with topics such as:

• Ventilation control and monitoring systems
• Integration of Ventsim and Deswik
• Impact of future BEV fleets
• Ventilation-on-demand
• Cooling-on-demand

What you bring

We are looking for a technically skilled and collaborative professional with solid experience in mine ventilation. You have strong communication and leadership abilities that enable you to lead complex research and development projects, often in collaboration with other departments, consultants, universities, and industry partners.

You have experience in a ventilation-related role within the mining industry, with a preference for hands‑on industry experience over purely academic work. Advanced modelling skills in Ventsim are preferable, and you have practical experience working with mine ventilation automation and control systems, such as ventilation-on-demand applications or air‑quality monitoring system design. Knowledge of Ventsim Control, Deswik software, and other mine ventilation control software like ABB Ability Ventilation Optimizer is considered a strong asset.

You show interest in health and safety, sustainability, and continuous learning, and find excitement in new ideas and thinking outside the box. You are ready to report and present your work in meetings, workshops, and conferences. Your ability to build trust and network, take initiative, and navigate both strategic and technical challenges makes you an excellent fit for this role.

• M.Sc. level or higher education in mining is required. An emphasis, additional, or continued education in mine ventilation and ventilation research experience are considered highly beneficial
• A thorough understanding of cave mining, especially sublevel and block caving is highly valued
• Have excellent communication skills and proficiency in English, both spoken and written. Other language skills are beneficial.
• A driver's license (Swedish B-class minimum) is a requirement for all positions at LKAB

What we offer

In addition to the general benefits we offer – which you can find a bit further down – we can also offer you, who currently do not live in Sweden, the following:

• Relocation support for you and your family.
• Excellent conditions for settling in. We guide you through the official procedures necessary to settle in the country if you come from outside Sweden. We also provide temporary accommodation for a reasonable period and help you find a permanent place to live according to your personal needs.
• LKAB helps you learn Swedish, a tool for a better understanding of Swedish culture.
• The Swedish vacation law entitles all employees to five weeks of vacation per year, and four consecutive weeks during June, July, or August. Your contract may include extra vacation days.

Additional information

We strive for a fair and objective recruitment process. Therefore, we usually do not request cover letters. Instead, we ask you to answer questions related to the specific position you are applying for. Your responses help us understand your skills and experience, so please take the time to answer as clearly and thoroughly as possible.

Start: According to agreement

Location: Malmberget

Type of Employment: Permanent, full-time

Contact: For more information about the position, please contact our hiring manager Anu Martikainen at [e-mail]

Please submit your application by date 8 september.

Union representatives Kiruna/ Svappavaara:

• Sakari Alanko, Unionen, [phone]
• Ledarna Norra, [e-mail]
• Peter Johansson, Akademikerföreningen, [phone]

Union representatives Malmberget/Luleå/Stockholm:

• Unionen Södra Katarina Paganus, [phone]
• SACO-klubben Södra – Annika Taavoniku, [phone]
• Ledarna Södra – Johanna Dahlin, [phone]