Structural Geologist

1h1 hour ago

Boliden

SE · Full-time · SEK 650,000 – SEK 850,000

About this role

Boliden is a high-tech metal company with its own mines and smelters, committed to ensuring society’s supply of base and precious metals while striving to be the world’s most climate-friendly and respected metal provider. Our work has been integral to the value chains that have shaped modern society for a century. The metals we mine and produce will play a crucial role in the future.

As Structural Geologist, you will provide structural geology and 3D modelling expertise to ongoing exploration programs, run your own specialized projects, and coordinate R&D efforts. This role involves assisting in planning field mapping and drilling campaigns, and managing structural geology data from field and drill core. You will develop know-how in modern 3D modelling tools.

We assume you share our basic values of care, courage, and responsibility. In Boliden, all employees are actively involved in achieving a safe and excellent work environment, with health & safety as top priority. The Boliden Mines staff function has approximately 300 employees, including HR & Sustainability, Finance, Technology, Business Development, and Exploration.

Boliden offers an innovative and collaborative environment to shape the future of operations. Value initiative, creativity, and courage to challenge the status quo as part of a forward-thinking team. Advance the industry through automation and digitalization, contributing to green metals production and profitability.

Requirements

MSc in Geoscience with minimum of 8 years' experience in mining and exploration industry, or comparable background; PhD in relevant field meritorious
Experience working with common industry software; advanced knowledge of Leapfrog, GOCAD, and GemPy an advantage
Proficiency in both written and spoken English
Skilled communicator, result-oriented, flexible, capable of working independently and as part of a team
EU category B driving license or equivalent

Responsibilities

Provide expert support in planning field mapping and drilling campaigns
Provide expert support in collection, management, interpretation, and modelling of structural geology data from field and drill core
Develop know-how and use of modern 3D modelling tools in day-to-day operations
Educate staff in collecting and interpreting structural geology data
Improve understanding of mineral systems and their structural geology frameworks
Coordinate and lead internal R&D program on digital tools and workflows for mapping, visualization, and modelling of geoscientific data
Represent Boliden in external research projects, evaluate project proposals, and supervise MSc and PhD students