Are you ready to take the next step in your career and play a key role in chemical management? We are looking for a Chemical Manager who will develop and improve our processes, ensure compliance with both internal and external requirements and be a key point of contact for chemical issues. If you are passionate about making a difference in a dynamic and future-oriented organization, then this is the role for you!

The most important job of the future

We want to lead the transformation of our industry towards a sustainable future. And just as we want to change the world, we want to develop everyone who joins us on this journey, personally and professionally. Do you want to help shape the future of the world's mining and minerals industry?

Your role

In the role, your main tasks will include:

• Develop and improve LKAB:s governance and working methods in chemical management to ensure compliance with both internal and external requirements
• Collaborate with several functions, including occupational health and safety, fire, environment and the operational business
• Act as the main contact for questions and cooperation regarding chemical management, both internally and externally
• Monitor legislation and the external environment in the field of chemicals
• Administer chemical systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date information
• Identify the need for training and, if necessary, commission or deliver training
• Responsible for reviewing and approving applications for new chemicals in accordance with company guidelines and current legislation
• Conduct annual registration of products in the Product Register
• Participate in external chemical networks to keep up to date with best practice and news
• When required, provide support to Seveso sites within LKAB
• Administer REACH registration for both existing and new products

During your first time with us, you will be supported by the current chemical manager who is retiring but until then will act as a mentor in the field.

What you bring

We are looking for a committed and structured person for a central role where you will have many contacts both internally and externally. The work requires a strong focus on quality and the ability to work in an organized manner. It is of great importance that you have good social skills, are trustworthy and clear in your communication. We would like to see that you have work experience and are used to both taking on board opinions and managing them in a professional manner. At the same time, you must be able to explain and justify the company's positions in a factual and constructive manner. To thrive in the role, we expect you to be confident in your approach, collaborative and have a genuine interest in learning and developing.

We expect you to have:

• Academic education in chemistry, toxicology, environment or equivalent
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in both Swedish and English
• B-driving license which is a requirement for all positions at LKAB

Additional:

• Knowledge of national and European regulations regarding chemicals
• Experience from working with training, sustainability issues and chemical issues
• Experience of working with a chemical system, for example Chemgroup pro
• Knowledge of fire, for example handling of flammable goods
• Experience from Seveso classified plant in higher requirement level
• Experience or knowledge in registration of substances in REACH

This is what you get

• Reward program
• Free training at LKAB:s own gym and at our partners at the sites in Norrbotten
• Free health care allowance and study support as well as access to art association, leisure association, mountain cabins and family activities
• Enhanced parental allowance with up to 90 percent of your regular salary for up to six months (after employment for one year)
• Help and support in case of illness or in matters of work environment, health, wellness and rehabilitation
• Reimbursement for dental care, protective and terminal eyewear
• Ability to apply for study grants for both you and your children
• Ability to join our pension and insurance program with preferential rates

Other information

Starting date: By agreement

Type of employment: Permanent position

Location: Preferably in Kiruna, Malmberget or Svappavaara. Secondarily, Luleå or Narvik may also be relevant.

Welcome with your application containing CV and personal letter no later than .

For more information about the position, please contact Section Manager Stina Eriksson, 070-3421230 or stina.eriksson@lkab.com.

Union contacts:

Kiruna/Svappavaara

• Union North: Sakari Alanko 0980-725 08
• Akademikerföreningen: Peter Johansson 0980-71879
• Ledarna North: Ingegerd Kyrö 0980-71050

Malmberget/Luleå

• Unionen Södra: Katarina Paganus 097076298
• SACO-klubben Södra: Annika Taavoniku 0970-79532
• Ledarna Södra: Christer Olofsson 0970-765 84