Step into a role where your curiosity meets purpose. Join our Field Exploration team and contribute to securing LKAB’s future in a workplace that values collaboration, innovation and long-term sustainability.
We are facing our greatest challenge yet – ensuring that Sweden and Europe have what it takes to transform. So that we can live the lives we want, both today and tomorrow. In the same way that we strive to improve the future, we are committed to developing everyone who joins us on this journey, both personally and professionally.
Would you like to be part of laying the foundation for the way we live – and for the world around us?
We are now looking for geologists to our Field Exploration section in Malmberget and Kiruna. The Exploration department works to identify and investigate mineral deposits and secure LKAB’s future. Mineral resources and reserves are LKAB’s most important asset; therefore, our work is a prerequisite for a sustainable and long-term competitive LKAB.
As part of our team, you work in close collaboration with other geologists and technicians in an interesting workplace with challenging duties and good opportunities for further development.
For these roles the main tasks to start with will be collection and interpretation of geological data from field targets and drill core, with an expectation to grow into a geologist managing field projects.
The Field Exploration section is amongst other things responsible for:
We are looking for someone who is eager to apply their geological expertise while continuing to learn and grow. You enjoy collaborating in a multidisciplinary exploration team and understand how your contribution supports the success of each project. You are solution-oriented, responsible and committed to delivering high-quality work on time.
For this role, you should have:
In addition to the general benefits we offer — which you can find a bit further down — we can also offer the following to those who do not currently live in Sweden:
We strive for a fair and objective recruitment process. Therefore, we usually do not request cover letters. Instead, we ask you to answer questions related to the specific position you are applying for. Your responses help us understand your skills and experience, so please take the time to answer as clearly and thoroughly as possible.
Start: According to agreement
Location: Kiruna, Gällivare (Malmberget)
Type of Employment: Permanent, full-time monday-friday
Contact: For more information about the position, please contact our hiring manager Laura Lauri Manager Field Exploration at laura.lauri@lkab.com. No CVs through email, please.
Please submit your application by date 15th November.
Union representatives Kiruna/ Svappavaara:
Union representatives Malmberget/Luleå/Stockholm:

LKAB is an international mining and minerals group that offers iron ore, mineral and special products. We are leading the transformation of the iron and steel industry and our plan is to develop carbon-free processes by 2045. Since 1890, we have developed through unique innovations and technology solutions and are driven forward by more than 5,000 employees in 12 countries. The LKAB Group had sales of approximately SEK 33 billion in 2024.
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