Drill and Blast Specialist

Gällivare, SEFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10

On-site

Core

Convert mine plans into practical drill and blast designs, support field execution, and use performance data to improve fragmentation, wall control, and ore recovery in an open-pit mine.

Role type

Drill and Blast Specialist (hands-on IC)

Builds

Production blasting operations for a major open-pit mine

Domain

Mining (Open-pit)

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Drilling, blasting, charging, explosives handling, field safety, QA/QC, post-blast inspection, data reconciliation, contractor coordination

Preferred skills

Drill and blast software, geotechnical knowledge, mine planning basics

Technologies

Drill and blast software

Responsibilities

Develop drill patterns, charging plans, and initiation sequences; Prepare short-term plans aligned with mine priorities; Provide field support for design mark-up, hole QA/QC, and risk controls; Monitor drilling accuracy and explosive loading; Conduct post-blast inspections and reconcile results; Maintain blast records and KPI data; Collaborate with geology, survey, and production teams; Support investigations into deviations or risks; Coordinate with drilling contractors and suppliers.

About boliden

Boliden is a high-tech metals company with its own mines and smelters that works long-term to guarantee 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. Become a part of us and drive change for generations to come.