The Viscaria mine in Kiruna is an important building block in the work to increase Sweden's and the EU's self-sufficiency in critical minerals. With a high copper content in assessed Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, a strategic geographical location and a growing team of experts, Viscaria is well placed to deliver high-quality copper - with stringent environmental and sustainability requirements. Through modern mining techniques, sophisticated logistics and innovative water treatment, Viscaria aims to become one of the world's most sustainable producers of copper and iron.
Your role
We are now looking for an environmental or development engineer, or someone with equivalent environmental science skills, who can work both strategically and operationally to ensure that the business meets applicable environmental conditions and requirements.
The work includes both office tasks with field work, focusing on Viscaria's self-monitoring program and environmental reporting, as well as working with investigation conditions. Main tasks include investigative work linked to the deferred issues and the provisional regulations that follow from Viscaria's environmental permit.
You will also support ongoing environmental monitoring and work with follow-up and reporting of Viscaria's self-monitoring program. You are also expected to actively participate in working groups and development projects, where you contribute with your skills and environmental expertise.
Your background
We are looking for you who have a relevant academic education in the field of environment, chemical engineering, natural resources engineering or equivalent field.
It is an advantage if you also have:
- Experience of environmental work in the mining or process industry
- Knowledge of water environment issues
- Competence in GIS
We also see that you have a B-driving license and good knowledge of Swedish and English, both in speech and writing.
To thrive in the role, you need to be analytical, structured and self-driven - with the ability to drive processes forward and work methodically.
Why choose us?
Joining our team means working in a stimulating and collaborative environment, where your ideas are valued and your efforts have a real impact. We are proud of our inclusive workplace, where equality and diversity are a matter of course - with a balanced gender composition and a rich mix of backgrounds and ages.
Our flat organizational structure promotes openness and participation, and we look forward to welcoming you as an important part of our team - where your skills contribute to our common success.
Department: Environment
Last date for application: Selection and interviews will take place continuously during the autumn, but no later than 2025-12-07. We therefore recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible. The recruitment may be closed before the deadline if we find the right candidate.
Start date: After agreement
You are welcome to contact the recruiting manager with any questions:
Peter Wihlborg, Environmental and Sustainability Manager, +46 761 12 05 44, peter.wihlborg@viscaria.com
About Viscaria
Gruvaktiebolaget Viscaria is a Swedish listed company that is scaling up to become a modern and responsible producing mining company through the reopening of the Viscaria mine in Kiruna. The high copper content of the Viscaria deposit, its estimated mineral resources, geographical location and our growing team of experts mean that the company is well placed to deliver quality copper.
Using the latest technology in mining, logistics and water treatment, we aim to become one of the world's most sustainable copper producers. In addition to the Viscaria mine, the company has processing concessions and exploration permits in Arvidsjaur and Tvistbo.