Rock Mechanics Engineer

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical assessments and underground ground stability analyses
• Provide operational geotechnical support to technical service departments and mining operations
• Monitor, evaluate, and interpret ground conditions in underground mining environments
• Develop and recommend appropriate rock support and ground control solutions
• Collect underground geotechnical data and maintain geotechnical databases
• Perform geotechnical core logging and contribute to geotechnical data models
• Support numerical stress modelling and geotechnical analysis for mine design and planning
• Contribute to short-term mine design, budget planning, and LOMP risk assessments
• Ensure ground support solutions align with established standards and ground control management plans
• Participate in research and development initiatives focused on rock mechanics and mining innovation
• Provide technical guidance and support effective collaboration across the organization
• What you bring
• We are looking for someone who has
• BSc degree or higher in Mining Engineering, Rock Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering with a mining specialization, or equivalent
• Experience working in hard rock underground mining environments
• Knowledge of rock mechanics, geotechnical engineering, ground control, and mine stability principles
• Experience conducting geotechnical investigations and data interpretation
• Proficiency in English
• Valid B-class driver's license
• Swedish language skills, or the willingness and ability to learn Swedish quickly
• It's an advantage if you have experience in project work, facilitating collaboration and working in dynamic environments with changing priorities.

Benefits

Additional Information

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 generations to come. Are you passionate about rock mechanics, geotechnical engineering, and underground mining? We are looking for a Rock Mechanics Engineer who wants to contribute to safer, more efficient, and sustainable mining operations. Your opportunity As a Rock Mechanics Engineer within Boliden, you will have a role in ensuring safe and efficient mining operations across our sites. You will work proactively to identify geotechnical risks, recommend effective rock support measures, and contribute to the development of sustainable and productive mining operations. This position is based at our Boliden office and primarily supports Boliden area, with potential expansion to other mines. Regular, weekly travel to mining sites will be part of your work. Who you will work with You will join a dedicated and highly skilled Rock Mechanics team within Boliden's Mine Staff organization. The team consists of experienced rock mechanics specialists and geotechnical engineers working across multiple locations and mining operations. In this role, you will collaborate closely with mine planning engineers, geologists, production technology specialists, technical services, and external consultants.

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