Arbetsbeskrivning

Boliden is looking for

Drill and Blast Engineer

to Mine Technical Service in Aitik

Boliden is a high-tech metal company with its own mines and smelters, committed to ensuring society’s supply of base and precious metals while striving to be world’s most climate-friendly and respected metal provider. Our work has been integral to the value chains that have shaped modern society for a century. The metals we mine, and produce will play a crucial role in the future – it is how we produce them that matters. Join us in driving change for generations to come.

The section Mine Technical Service in Aitik consists of teams specialized in Geology, Mine surveying, Mine planning, Drill and blast technology, Geotechnology and Geohydrology and Production technology. We work to create conditions for efficient production and the work is carried out in close collaboration with other sections and departments.

Work duties

As a Drilling and Blasting Engineer, you will be part of the team responsible for planning and optimizing drilling and blasting operations. In this role, you will work on planning and act as an expert on issues and decisions related to drilling, charging, and blasting. You will also be involved in the follow-up and development of drilling and blasting activities to optimize fragmentation and costs. Additionally, you will handle safety-related matters in the field, such as conducting risk assessments and investigations. You will provide support to supervisors and blasting crew in production regarding drilling and blasting questions.

Key Responsibilities

– Design & optimize drill and blast patterns to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective blasting in an open pit metal mine.

– Plan & schedule drilling and blasting activities in line with short- and medium-term mine plans.

– Supervise implementation, including drill accuracy, loading, initiation, and compliance with safety/environmental standards.

– Analyze blast performance (fragmentation, vibration, dilution, wall control) and implement improvements through back-analysis.

– Maintain records & KPIs, including blast data, powder factor, vibration monitoring, and drill productivity.

– Collaborate cross-functionally with geology, mine planning, and operations to maximize ore recovery and pit stability.

– Manage explosives handling, storage, and supplier coordination in line with regulations.

– Drive continuous improvement through technology adoption, cost optimization, and innovation in drill & blast practices.

The position is full-time, permanent positions based in Aitik. The starting date is subject to agreement.

Education/experience

We are looking for you who have a mining engineering education or as the company sees as equivalent and with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the

mining industry, specifically working as a Drill and Blast Engineer in open pit mining operations. Previous experience in using Deswik or equivalent for mine design and scheduling software is meritorious and electronic detonator experience is an advantage. An internationally recognized blasting certification is a merit for this position.

You have previous experience in operations or short-term planning. Skills in using Deswik or equivalent for blast pattern creation and scheduling software is an advantage, as is experience from business improvement processes. You have the ability to conduct technical analysis relating to all areas of drill and blast.

Qualifications

As a person, you are open, result oriented and communicative. You are structured, thorough and have good collaborative skills. You like to work independently as well as in a team. You lead, encourage and participate in developing ways of working and optimizing production. Personal qualities will be highly valued.

The work requires good knowledge of Swedish (or willingness to learn) and English, both spoken and written. Category B driving license is a requirement.

You who apply share our fundamental values, care, courage and responsibility. We strive for diversity among our employees with regard to gender, age, ethnicity, etc. With us, all employees actively participate to achieve a safe and good working environment, work environment issues have the highest priority.

Information

Further information is provided by and Senior Drill and Blast Engineer, Emre Terzi +46(0)70 912 17 33 or [email protected] and Mine Planning Manager, Serkan Erkara +46(0)70 811 0677, [email protected]

Union information

Ledarna [email protected],

Unionen [email protected],

SACO [email protected]

Application

Every journey to Boliden is different, what will yours look like?

We work actively to increase diversity in our workplace and welcome all applicants. You submit your application with a CV via our website www.boliden.com/career

Your application is processed in accordance with the GDPR. Questions regarding your application are answered by Talent Acquisition Partner Britt-Marie Persson, 070-601 74 95, [email protected]

We appreciate your interest.

Application deadline is September 30, 2025

Selection and interviews take place continuously. Therefore, do not wait to send in your application, the position may be filled before the application deadline.

Contact from recruitment and staffing companies is avoided as we handle the recruitment ourselves.

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