Field Operations Lead (Mining)

Location: Remote, with candidates legally authorized to work in Sweden or Finland. The role requires extended work in remote and isolated locations, including Swedish Norrbotten and other Nordic environments, with significant travel to project sites.

Company

hirify.global combines artificial intelligence, geological expertise, and new technology to discover critical mineral deposits and develop exploration and mining projects.

What you will do

• Plan and lead 1–3 mineral exploration or moderate-scale development projects annually across Sweden and potentially other Nordic or European jurisdictions.
• Manage drilling campaigns, electromagnetic surveys, reconnaissance programs, procurement, contractor selection, bid evaluation, and contract administration.
• Lead projects from mobilization through execution, demobilization, closure, and site remediation.
• Direct field activities, monitor contractor performance, forecast production and spending, and coordinate with geologists, data scientists, and project planners.
• Manage risks associated with winter construction, frozen ground, helicopter-supported exploration, Arctic weather, and remote operations.
• Represent KoBold with communities, landowners, municipalities, environmental bodies, and joint venture partners.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of field operations experience in mineral exploration, mining, oil and gas, or a related industry.
• Advanced knowledge of construction methodology for Nordic winter conditions, including tracks, pads, and ice roads.
• Strong knowledge of helicopter-supported exploration, procurement, rehabilitation and closure planning, and field project execution.
• Demonstrated expertise in health and safety, incident management, root cause analysis, corrective actions, permitting, land access, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently and supervise staff and contractors during complex, high-risk, remote field programs.
• Swedish and English language skills are required; valid Level 3 First Aid or Wilderness First Aid certification is preferred.

Nice to have

• Subject matter expertise across multiple operation types, such as drilling, electromagnetic surveys, or civil works.
• Experience with Swedish or Nordic regulatory frameworks and complex cold-weather logistics.
• Understanding of data science products used in mineral exploration.
• Experience collaborating with integrated geology and data science teams across multiple jurisdictions.
• Finnish or another Nordic language.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first working environment with hands-on exposure to exploration projects around the world.
• Field-facing roles spend significant time at project sites; all employees travel to project sites for at least one week per year.
• Collaborative work across geology, data science, HSE, aviation, legal, community relations, and land and permitting functions.
• Focus on ethical conduct, constructive feedback, interdisciplinary partnership, and continuous improvement.