Field Operations Lead (Sweden)

Location: Remote, with legal authorization to work in Sweden or Finland. Field-facing work requires travel to project sites, including extended periods in remote and isolated locations such as Swedish Norrbotten and other Nordic environments.

Company

hirify.global is an AI-native mineral exploration, mine development, and technology company integrating artificial intelligence, human intelligence, and new technology to discover and develop critical mineral deposits.

What you will do

• Lead planning and end-to-end execution of 1–3 mineral exploration or development projects per year across Sweden and potentially other Nordic or European jurisdictions.
• Plan and manage drilling campaigns, electromagnetic surveys, reconnaissance programs, procurement, contractor selection, project kick-offs, and execution strategies.
• Direct field activities from mobilization through demobilization, tracking production, spending, resources, contractor performance, and changing Arctic or sub-Arctic conditions.
• Develop risk assessments, mitigation plans, critical controls, and health and safety practices, with particular attention to Swedish winter and frozen-ground construction.
• Lead site remediation, rehabilitation, contractor performance reviews, and lessons learned in accordance with Swedish regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with geologists, data scientists, planners, contractors, communities, landowners, authorities, environmental bodies, and joint venture partners while mentoring Field Operations Supervisors.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of field operations experience in mineral exploration and mining, oil and gas, or a related industry, with progression in complexity and responsibility.
• Advanced knowledge of construction methodology, including winter and frozen-ground construction such as tracks, pads, and ice roads in Nordic environments.
• Advanced understanding of helicopter-supported exploration, including utilization optimization and emergency response considerations.
• Strong understanding of RFP development, bid evaluation, procurement, contract administration, rehabilitation, and closure planning.
• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety, including incident management, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation and verification.
• Conceptual knowledge of HSE, Land and Permitting, Legal, and Business Development systems applied to exploration projects.
• Ability to supervise staff and contractors, design complex field programs, prepare cost estimates and risk assessments, and develop procurement and execution plans.
• Ability to prepare accurate Exploration Project Lifecycle deliverables and synthesize findings for integrated teams and leadership.
• Ability to work independently and in remote, isolated locations for extended periods.
• Must speak, read, and write Swedish and English.
• Valid First Aid Certification; Level 3 or Wilderness First Aid is preferred.

Nice to have

• Subject matter expertise across at least two operation types, such as drilling, electromagnetic surveys, or civil works.
• Understanding of data science products and their uses in exploration.
• Experience with Swedish or Nordic regulatory frameworks and complex cold-weather logistics.
• Experience collaborating with exploration teams that include geologists and data scientists.
• Project management experience across multiple jurisdictions and additional Finnish or Nordic language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first workplace with hands-on exposure to exploration projects around the world.
• Employees must travel to project sites at least one week per year; field-facing and technical roles spend significantly more time in the field.
• Work involves collaboration across Geology, Data Science, HSE, Aviation, Legal, Community Relations, and Land and Permitting.
• Full-time contract role with an emphasis on ethical standards, constructive feedback, interdisciplinary partnership, and continuous improvement.
• Compensation is benchmarked against the local market; listed compensation ranges are in USD and may not translate directly outside the US.