Senior Mining Engineer Björkdalsgruvan Skellefteå

Experienced Mining Engineer in mine design, planning, and continuous Improvement to Björkdalsgruvan, near Skellefteå Sweden

We’re looking for a Senior Mining Engineer to provide strategic oversight, technical excellence, and mentorship within our mine planning group. If you’re an experienced engineer who thrives on coaching others and delivering high-quality, practical mine plans, this role is for you. You’ll contribute to both long- and short-term mine design and scheduling, ventilation planning, mine utilities, and continuous improvement initiative, working closely with our geology and production teams.

If you´re also interested in career development and want to work at one of the world’s cleanest gold mines, where gold is concentrated in narrow quartz veins, then you might be the Mining Engineer we´re looking for.

We look forward to receiving your application! Selection and interviews will begin in August.

Purpose, Offer and Benefits

Björkdalsgruvan is located in Sandfors, just outside Skellefteå, and is one of Northern Europe’s largest gold ore mines. It is a relatively young operation with just over 250 committed and driven employees, along with around 100 contractors. The mine has an annual turnover of approximately 1,015 MSEK and is owned by the Canadian company Mandalay Resources.

You are offered a flexible and dynamic work environment with attractive benefits such as wellness allowances, a health care fund, and the option of a subsidized bicycle. The organization is flat and inclusive, where Friday fika, cross-departmental collaboration, and continuous improvement are part of everyday life. At Björkdalsgruvan, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to real progress during a period of transformation and growth, with excellent prospects for personal development within both the company and the wider group.

Your Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and guide short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans to ensure they are practical, efficient, and aligned with operational goals.
• Collaborate closely with mine planners, geologists, and operations teams to integrate plans across disciplines.
• Mentor and coach a team of junior and mid-level engineers, fostering professional growth and knowledge transfer.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in planning processes, software tools, and mine design standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in strategic planning and life-of-mine optimization studies.
• Support the implementation of new technologies and planning methodologies.

The Bigger Picture

You will be part of a team of eight people in various roles, ranging from junior to senior planners and engineers. This is a full-time, permanent position based at the Björkdalsgruvan in Kåge, just outside Skellefteå. The work is conducted in an international environment, with English as the company language. We are currently in an exciting development phase with a strong focus on technology, digitalization, and improved operational management.

Our Expectations

We are looking for someone with several years of experience in mine planning or operations, preferably with a university degree in Mining Engineering.

You are proficient in Deswik and have a solid understanding of ventilation, infrastructure, as well as both strategic and tactical mine planning. You are pedagogical, unpretentious, and experienced in mentoring colleagues at varying skill levels. The ability to communicate clearly and drive continuous improvement is essential. International experience and strong language skills are considered advantageous.

The role requires proficiency in English, Swedish is meritorious. A valid driver’s license for manual transmission vehicles (Category B) is also required.