Lediga jobb LKAB Minerals AB i Luleå

LKAB is a leader in the transformation of our industry towards a sustainable future. An important business development focus is to create value from our secondary products and in connection with that build for the future, which includes developing, building, and deploying new industries. One of several important projects right now is the ReeMAP project www.ree-map.com which extracts apatite from waste materials and produces mineral fertilizers, critical minerals such as rare earth elements and gypsum for the construction industry.
Within the ReeMAP project, we now need to complement our innovative and creative team with a Process Engineer specialized in hydrometallurgy and solvent extraction. The main task is to ensure that the establishment of operations within the hydrometallurgical process meets the targets within product quality, efficiency, and external environment. The assignment also involves daily process technical support in the project as well as an overall responsibility for the testing activities linked to the continuous work with product and process technical development within the hydrometallurgical area.
The project group is based in Luleå https://youtu.be/yW_ZvCcLGgE which is the optimal location, although alternative locations may be considered.


A typical working day as a process engineer may include:
To lead and review process engineering work with regards to hydrometallurgical processes.
To initiate and be responsible for meetings/investigations or trials/tests needed for quality reasons within the Hydrometallurgical process.
Reporting of deviations in terms of test results and product quality.
Quality development and other quality issues regarding the process and represent Hydro in these issues externally and internally.
Work with process optimization and follow-up.
Ensure that plans for product installations/exchanges are developed.
Bring up training material regarding the Hydrometallurgical process as well as necessary internal information regarding the Hydrometallurgical process and process changes.



Your Qualifications:
We believe that a successful candidate holds a university degree with a relevant focus containing hydrometallurgy combined with senior experience such as project manager or project engineer in several projects and have designed process solutions including solvent extraction (SX). Previous experience in process modelling, commissioning and production is highly meritorious.
Since the work involves many contacts both internally and externally, it is important that you as a person thrive in a central role where you collaborate and relate to other people in a responsive and flexible way, and where your ability to lead, motivate and delegate comes in handy. You have a good communicative ability in various situations and master English both spoken and written. The position involves a lot of independence, initiative, and courage to make decisions based on one’s own judgment and given circumstances and act on these, sometimes despite limited information or aggravating circumstances. A systematic and independent way of working is a prerequisite, in addition to that, new approaches and ideas are also required on daily basis as well as high accuracy and quality thinking.
The position requires a B driving license as travels occurs on regular basis.


We offer
In this position, you will be part of the development of a new sustainable industry in northern Sweden. LKAB is an established company and market leader in sustainable mining that offers competitive conditions such as part of the Group’s reward system, benefits such as dental care, wellness activities as well as other benefits linked to outdoor life and art. The role provides the opportunity to be involved and influence an ongoing transition and growth journey that will contribute to a broader and stronger LKAB with a focus on sustainability. A job in a high-tech, international mining and minerals group with large-scale operations in a global, competitive market where you will develop in your professional role.


Other information
You are welcome to submit your application, CV, and personal letter, no later than April 16th. Please do not wait with the application as selection takes place on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the last application date.
If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Technical Manager Pär Jonsén +46 70 682 91 60, Project Manager Robert Jonsén +46 73 801 43 75 or HR Business Partner Joakim Särkijärvi +46 70 381 81 73.
Prior to the recruitment work, LKAB has taken a stand on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly avoid contact with media sellers, recruitment sites and the like.


Union contacts
Unionen Södra – Per Ola Eriksson, 0920-38076
SACO Södra – Annika Taavoniku, 0970-79532
Ledarna Södra – Annica Kaati 0970-76765


LKAB is an international mining and minerals group that offers sustainable 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 and products by 2045. Since 1890, we have developed through unique innovations and technology solutions and are driven forward by more than 4,500 employees in 12 countries. The LKAB Group had sales of approximately SEK 49 billion in 2021. www.lkab.com.
LKAB will extract critical minerals such as rare earth elements for electric cars and wind turbines, as well as phosphorus for mineral fertilizers from today’s mining waste. We plan to invest more than SEK 10 billion in a new industry that creates over 500 jobs in the production of circular, critical, and climate-efficient minerals.
Sustainability is at the core of our business concept and our ambition is to be one of the most innovative, resource-efficient, and responsible companies in the industry. Visa mindre

Vi söker Dig som vill bidra till en attraktiv och hållbar tillväxt för ökad konkurrenskraft inom järnmalmsproduktionen. Vi erbjuder en utvecklings- och ledarroll där du får stora möjligheter att påverka, och med strategisk höjd bidra till en hållbar samhällsutveckling.
Som teknik- och affärsutvecklingschef så leder och driver du affärsmässig utveckling med hållbarhetsfokus i linje med företagets övergripande strategier och mål. Tjänsten är en nyckelroll i LKAB:s arbete med att vidareförädla sekundära produkter från gruvverksamheten med ambitionen att skapa tillväxt genom utvinning av kritiska mineraler.
Du leder utvecklingsavdelningen bestående av medarbetare med hög kompetens inom området, därutöver knyts externa specialister till olika projekt. Du ansvarar för enhetens verksamhet, personal och budget. En viktig uppgift i ditt uppdrag är att utveckla och stimulera medarbetarna att nå verksamhetens mål.
Tjänsten rapporterar till CEO AO Specialprodukter och ingår i ledningsgruppen.


Dina kvalifikationer
Att vägen framåt oftast är okänd motiverar dig och du är trygg i ditt ledarskap. Du arbetar konstruktivt med ett entreprenöriellt förhållningssätt och ett tydligt affärsperspektiv.
Du drivs av att hitta möjligheter samtidigt som du säkerställer effektiv projektledning och är en förtroendeingivande relationsbyggare. Du är strukturerad och noggrann, men med ett helhetsperspektiv och du kan snabbt växla mellan taktiska och strategiska frågor.
Som person är du prestigelös, ansvarsfull, har god förmåga att prioritera och din ambition är alltid att leverera med bästa resultat och med högsta kvalitet.
För att bli framgångsrik i rollen vill vi att du har;
Civilingenjörsutbildning inom relevant område
Erfarenhet av affärsutvecklingsprojekt
Mycket goda kunskaper i engelska
Kunskaper inom ett eller flera av följande områden; mineraler, pappers- eller petrolindustrin, kemi/hydro metallurgi



Vi erbjuder
LKAB Minerals erbjuder dig en spännande roll inom ett företag i teknikens framkant. Här finns möjligheten att vara med och skapa något nytt och se det hända. Du kan åtnjuta det mindre företagets mer flexibla och snabba sätt att arbeta och samtidigt ta del av den stora koncernens möjligheter. Vi erbjuder del i koncernens belöningssystem, förmåner som tandvård, friskvård samt möjlighet till varierande aktiviteter inom LKAB:s föreningar inom ex friluftsliv eller konst.


Övrig information
Tjänsten är en tillsvidareanställning på heltid.
Sista ansökningsdag är 25 april 2022.
Denna rekrytering genomförs av Kompetenslaget.


Fackliga kontakter på LKAB:
Unionen Södra: Per-Ola Eriksson, 0920- 380 76
SACO Södra: Annika Taavoniku 0970- 795 32
Ledarna Södra: Annica Kaati 0970-767 65


Om företaget / verksamheten
LKAB är en internationell högteknologisk gruv- och mineralkoncern som bryter och förädlar Norrbottens unika järnmalm för den globala stålmarknaden. Affärsområdet Specialprodukter är en intern produkt- och tjänsteleverantör till LKAB:s kärnverksamhet och en växande och betydande extern aktör som utvecklar och marknadsför industrimineraler, borrteknik och fullservicelösningar för gruv- och anläggningsindustrin.
Affärsområdet har över 900 anställda i 12 länder och omsätter 5 miljarder kronor. Läs mer på: http://www.lkabmekaniska.se/ http://www.wassara.com/en/ http://www.lkabbergbetong.se/ http://www.lkabkimit.se/ http://lkabminerals.com/ Visa mindre

LKAB is an international mining and minerals group that offers sustainable 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 and products by 2045. Since 1890, we have developed through unique innovations and technology solutions and are driven forward by more than 4,500 employees in 12 countries. The LKAB Group had sales of approximately SEK 49 billion in 2021. www.lkab.com.
LKAB will extract critical minerals such as rare earth elements for electric cars and wind turbines, as well as phosphorus for mineral fertilizers from today’s mining waste. We plan to invest more than SEK 10 billion in a new industry that creates over 500 jobs in the production of circular, critical, and climate-efficient minerals.
Sustainability is at the core of our business concept and our ambition is to be one of the most innovative, resource-efficient, and responsible companies in the industry.


About the position
LKAB is a leader in the transformation of our industry towards a sustainable future. An important business development focus is to create value from our secondary products and in connection with that build for the future, which includes developing, building and deploying new industries. One of several important projects right now is the ReeMAP project www.ree-map.com which extracts apatite from waste materials and produces mineral fertilizers, rare earth elements and gypsum for the construction industry. In connection with this, a cohesive function is required regarding project planning within the business area which is responsible for overall project planning and scheduling of activities and efforts within ReeMap in Luleå and the ore fields (Malmberget and Kiruna).
We want to strengthen our innovative and creative team with a Planning and Scheduling Manager who continuously follows up and works both proactively and reactively based on the subprojects’ development towards the overall schedule. The Planning and Scheduling Manager is responsible for project planning and coordination together with internal sub-project managers and external consultants and contractors . You become the central hub when it comes to establishing an overall schedule and structure for when activities and efforts should begin, be implemented and end, and together with internal sub-project managers and external contacts, follow up progress and any changes in relation to the schedule. You are responsible for continuous updating of schedules as well as regular communication with internal sub-project managers, functions within LKAB and business area Special Products as well as external consultants and contractors.
The project group is based in Luleå https://youtu.be/yW_ZvCcLGgE which is the optimal location, although alternative placement may be considered.


Your qualifications
We believe that a successful candidate has a relevant university education or other post-secondary education or has completed a high school with a few years of experience of working in project form and its implementation, preferably in construction. Relevant work experience such as project manager or project engineer in, for example, the infrastructure, construction or contracting industry is a strong merit, as well as knowledge in project/time management tools (For example, MS project or equivalent).
Since the work involves many contacts both internally and externally, it is important that you as a person thrive in a central role where you collaborate and relate to other people in a responsive and flexible way, and where your ability to create and maintain trusting relationships comes in handy. You have a good communicative ability and master both Swedish and English both spoken and written. The role involves a lot of independence and courage to make decisions based on one’s own judgment and given circumstances and act on these, sometimes despite limited information or aggravating circumstances. A systematic and independent way of working is a prerequisite.
The service requires a B driving license as travel may occur in the service.


We offer
In this role, you will be part of the development of a new sustainable industry in northern Sweden. LKAB is an established company and market leader in sustainable mining that offers competitive conditions such as part of the Group’s reward system, benefits such as dental care, wellness activities as well as other benefits linked to outdoor life and art. The role provides the opportunity to be involved and influence an ongoing transition and growth journey that will contribute to a broader and stronger LKAB with a focus on sustainability. A job in a high-tech, international mining and minerals group with large-scale operations in a global, competitive market where you will develop in your professional role.


Other information
You are welcome to submit your application, CV, and personal letter, no later than March 12th. Please do not wait with the application as selection takes place on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before the last application date.
If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Technical Manager Pär Jonsen +46 70 682 91 60 or Project Manager Johan Breheim +46 73 720 40 47 or HR Business Partner, Joakim Särkijärvi, +46 70 381 81 73.
Prior to the recruitment work, LKAB has taken a stand on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly avoid contact with media sellers, recruitment sites and the like.


Union contacts
Unionen Södra – Per Ola Eriksson, 0920-38076
SACO Södra – Annika Taavoniku, 0970-79532
Ledarna Södra – Annica Kaati 0970-76765 Visa mindre