Boliden is a high-tech metals company with its own mines and smelters that takes a long-term approach to ensuring society’s access to base and precious metals. For a century, our work has been part of the value chains that have shaped modern society. At Boliden, we know that the metals we mine and make available will continue to play a crucial role in the future—what matters is how we produce them. Join us and drive change for future generations.

We are now looking for an Operations Manager, Engineering, for the Processing Plant in Aitik. Are you the person we’re looking for?

Your role

As Operations Manager for Technology, you’ll be responsible for a broad scope of duties that includes coordinating and managing rock engineering processes, blasting operations and development, infrastructure projects in the mine, and slip and dust control. This area also includes managing, developing, and ensuring the quality of technical systems such as drilling, charging, machine data, and analysis.

You will lead and coordinate the team’s work to create the conditions for safe, efficient, and future-oriented production. You work proactively and ensure the quality of deliverables, production systems, and technical solutions. Together with the team, you will identify areas for improvement and drive development initiatives through cross-functional collaboration. This includes working on the technical development of systems and data, providing technical support to the operations organization, and collaborating with the maintenance organization to ensure high availability and production safety.

The role requires extensive collaboration, both internally with the operations organization and externally with system vendors and technology partners. The position includes responsibility for personnel and the budget.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the operation of mine-related infrastructure projects
• Lead and coordinate anti-slip and dust control measures
• Lead and coordinate system development for the section’s machinery fleet
• Lead and coordinate rock engineering processes
• Lead and coordinate blasting technology development work in collaboration with mine planning
• Be responsible for the team’s deliverables, resource allocation, and results
• Create a culture of collaboration, commitment, and continuous improvement
• Ensure and lead the development and implementation of technical solutions
• Optimize production flows in collaboration with the operations organization
• Identify potential in technology and work methods to increase productivity
• Ensure that production data analyses are produced to support decision-making
• Communicate trends, deviations, and potential for improvement
• Monitor KPIs and take action on deviations
• Lead and participate in improvement initiatives and change management
• Work cross-functionally with many points of contact

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Aitik. The start date is negotiable. A six-month probationary period applies.

Your Contribution

We are looking for someone with a relevant college or university degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience. You have several years of leadership experience and experience driving improvement initiatives in production-related technical areas within mining operations close to the production floor.

You are a natural leader who engages those around you and has the ability to drive a team forward through a coaching and developmental leadership style. You work in a structured manner, are goal-oriented, and lead both operations and employees toward established goals. You are open, communicative, and down-to-earth, with excellent collaboration skills.

You are self-motivated and proactive, taking responsibility for change initiatives, identifying opportunities for development, and putting them into practice together with others. You enjoy taking on new challenges and are driven by improving work processes and production. Personal qualities are highly valued.

You have a good command of Swedish (or a willingness to learn) and English, both spoken and written. A driver’s license (Class B or higher, manual transmission) is required.

Why work with us?

At Boliden, we believe in fostering a workplace where care, courage, and responsibility are central to everything we do. We offer a workplace where we value collaboration and where your contributions will have a direct impact on future generations. We are a company made up of responsible and creative people who are all working toward the same vision: to become the most sustainable and respected metals supplier in the world.

Apply today to be part of something truly meaningful!

At Boliden, diversity and inclusion are a driving force for innovation. We know that different perspectives and experiences strengthen us and help us stay at the forefront of an important and exciting industry. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone can feel safe and inspired to reach their full potential.

Would you like to learn more about the role? Contact the hiring manager, Katja Säther, katja.sather@boliden.com, 073-021 52 64.

Questions about the application will be answered by our Talent Acquisition Partner, Britt-Marie Persson, britt-marie.persson@boliden.com, 070-601 74 95.

Union information:

Ledarna: ledarna.aitik@boliden.com

Unionen: unionen.aitik@boliden.com

SACO: saco.aitik@boliden.com

Application deadline: August 7, 2026

Please note that it may take slightly longer than usual to receive a response due to the summer vacation period.

Interviews and selection may take place on an ongoing basis, so if you’re interested, submit your application today!

As part of Boliden’s high-quality recruitment process and systematic safety procedures, background checks may be included in the recruitment process. Since the position involves handling explosives, you will, in accordance with the Act on Flammable and Explosive Goods (2010:1011), undergo a background check for approval by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) during the recruitment process.

If you are a representative of a recruitment agency, please refrain from contacting us regarding this ad.

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