Rock Mechanics Engineer

2w2 weeks ago

Boliden

SE · Full-time · SEK 550,000 – SEK 750,000

About this role

Boliden is a high-tech metals company with its own mines and smelters, working long-term to guarantee society's access to base and precious metals. As a Rock Mechanics Engineer, you will contribute to safer, more efficient, and sustainable mining operations across our sites.

In this role, you will conduct geotechnical assessments and underground ground stability analyses, monitor and interpret ground conditions, and develop appropriate rock support and ground control solutions. You will also collect underground geotechnical data, perform core logging, and support numerical stress modelling for mine design and planning.

You will join a dedicated and highly skilled Rock Mechanics team within Boliden's Mine Staff organization, collaborating closely with mine planning engineers, geologists, production technology specialists, and external consultants. The position is based at our Boliden office and supports the Boliden area, with regular weekly travel to mining sites.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to research and development initiatives focused on rock mechanics and mining innovation. You will provide technical guidance and help drive change for generations to come in a company that works long-term to guarantee society's access to essential metals.

Requirements

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

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

Benefits

Work with a dedicated and highly skilled Rock Mechanics team across multiple mining operations
Collaborate closely with mine planning engineers, geologists, and production technology specialists
Participate in research and development initiatives focused on rock mechanics and mining innovation
Contribute to sustainable and productive mining operations at a high-tech metals company