Drill and Blast Engineer/technician to Boliden Garpenberg
Garpenberg
time type
Full time
time left to apply
End Date: June 1, 2025
job requisition id
JOB_012365
Drill and Blast Engineer/technician to Boliden Garpenberg
Boliden is a high-tech metals company with its own mines and smelters that works long-term to guarantee society's access to base and precious metals. For a century, our work has been part of the value chains that have shaped modern society. At Boliden, we know that the metals we mine and make available will continue to play a crucial role in the future – what matters is how we produce them. Become a part of us and drive change for future generations.
Your opportunity:
Boliden Garpenberg is in an exciting phase of expansion. To meet new challenges, we are strengthening our organization and are now looking for a Drill and Blast Engineer/Technician. This is a great opportunity to contribute to our development and be a key player in shaping the future of our operations.
Who you will work with:
You will be part of the Short-Term Mine Planning team, working closely with surveyors, mining engineers and geologists. You will report directly to the Section Manager. In this role, you will collaborate closely with production, providing critical support for their operations.
This is a permanent, full-time position with daytime working hours. A probationary period may apply. Start date by agreement, preferably as soon as possible.
What you will do:
- The main objective is to produce detailed drill designs for mine production in accordance with our guidelines and standards, including plans for long-hole drilling of stopes and designs for development drifting.
- You will also be responsible for various tasks supporting production and planning activities, including calculating backfill tonnages, designing cable bolt support, and creating drillhole layouts for media passthrough.
- Contributing to the further development of our design standards.
- All these tasks should be done in close collaboration with the mine planning and production teams.
What you bring:
- A technical upper secondary education, preferably supplemented with a technician or engineering degree at the university level.
- Some experience in tunneling or underground mining, preferably within large-scale longhole stoping operations.
- Some experience with drill planning/Drill & Blast work, preferably in a CAD environment.
- Experience with Drill & Blast planning in Deswik is considered a plus.
- Blasting certifications and training are considered advantageous.
- Proficient in spoken and written English, with strong proficiency in Swedish considered a significant advantage.
- A valid class B driver's license.
- The ability to work independently and in a structured and organized manner.
- Strong communication skills.
- High attention to detail and a willingness to develop into more advanced responsibilities.
Why work with us:
At Boliden, we believe in promoting a workplace where care, courage, and responsibility are central to everything we do. We offer a workplace where we believe in collaboration and where what you contribute will have a direct impact on future generations. We are a company made up of responsible and creative people all working towards the same vision; to become the most sustainable and respected metal supplier in the world.
Apply today to be part of something truly meaningful!
At Boliden, diversity and inclusion are drivers of innovation. We know that different perspectives and experiences strengthen us and help us stay at the forefront of an important and exciting industry. Therefore, we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. Together, we build a workplace where everyone can feel safe and inspired to reach their full potential.
Want to know more about the position? Contact hiring manager, Pontus Larsson, Mine planning manager - short-term planning, Pontus.Larsson@boliden.com.
Questions about the application are answered by our Talent Acquisition Partner, Adam Martinez, adam.martinez@boliden.com.
For union information, please contact Kent Hedin, Ledarna, 0225-369 50, Jacob Wallén, Unionen, 0225-362 62, Morvan Derrien, SACO, 070- 209 05 63.
Application deadline: Saturday 31st of May 2025.
If you are a representative of a recruiting company, please refrain from contacting us about this advertisement. We appreciate your consideration.
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Drive change for generations to come
We are a company in constant development and every workday we explore how we can improve modern life and society. Our metals are a key component in creating a more sustainable future and we take great pride in the impact we make every day. Are you ready to contribute with your curiosity, personality, skill-set and unique background? Be you and challenge us - let's drive change for generations to come!
