Kaunis Iron operates the iron ore mine in Pajala. We do it with respect, commitment and curiosity for both people and the environment. Together we build a sustainable and long-term mining industry that creates value for the local community. Our unique iron ore concentrate is in high demand among the world's steel mills. Thanks to sustainable production, skilled operations and world-class facilities, Kaunis Iron holds a strong position in the global market.

During the summer period, we need your help when our regular staff goes on vacation. We are therefore looking for a number of people who can support the business during the summer.

The work means that you are responsible for an area under constant change that places high demands on protection awareness and safety.

The service
We are now looking for a driven and committed production geologist who wants to contribute to a sustainable mining business in Pajala. As a production geologist, you are part of the planning department at the mine, which is responsible for both short-term and long-term mining planning, measurement, geology and grade control. The work means that you will work in an area under constant change that places high demands on protection awareness and safety. As our operations are conducted at the mining area in Kaunisvaara, we see that you are stationed on site there.

Tasks
As a production geologist, you work in a team responsible for mining planning at the Kaunisvaara mining area, where you will work to develop documentation / recipes to correspond to planned ore grades against outcomes. The production geologist also ensures that the right material mix and sufficient ore is available for the primary crusher. You work in close cooperation with the mine's production staff, so an important part of the work is to provide updated information regarding the mine's geology, both orally and in writing. The basis of the work is diamond drilling and rock sampling where the results will be processed, interpreted and result in a grade control.

Education and qualifications
We are looking for you who have a university degree in geology. Additional specialized training or experience in the specialized field of data quality control, structural geology and/or block modelling is an advantage. Having the ability to handle Microsoft Office programs, mine planning software and/or other CAD programs is also an advantage. The job requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing in Swedish and English. For employment, a driving license, class B for manual transmission is required.

Personal qualities
The role requires that you have an interest in production issues and are committed and interested in solving daily problems. You are flexible and take responsibility for your tasks, which you structure, plan and manage effectively.

As a person, you are calm, attentive and courteous and you have an interest and ability to help others and strive to deliver solutions. You have a high level of cooperation, you listen, communicate and resolve conflicts in a constructive way.

Access
According to agreement.

Terms of employment

Various during regular staff holidays.

As part of the recruitment process, background checks may be conducted.

We want to promote an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is seen as a strength. Therefore, we welcome applicants who contribute to this.

For more information about us, please visit www.kaunisiron.se.

If you have any questions about the workplace, the tasks or the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact rekrytering@kaunisiron.se and your questions will be answered on an ongoing basis.

Recruitment is ongoing so please apply as soon as possible.

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