Do you want to be involved in developing the concentration process and influencing how valuable metals are utilized safely, responsibly and economically? Read more and apply!

Boliden Kevitsa is looking for a permanent

Metallurgist

As a Metallurgist, your main task is to develop the operations within your area of responsibility and improve the financial productivity of the concentrator. You will monitor and analyze the concentration process, identify areas for improvement and take development proposals forward together with your manager and other experts.

Your work is divided between optimizing daily production and longer-term development projects. You will acquire and share research information, analyze process data and follow technologies, methods and ways of working used in the industry.

Who will you work with?

You will work in the concentrator’s metallurgy team. In this role, you will act as an expert in your own area of responsibility and collaborate with different mine departments as needed. Your external partners will include contractors, service and material suppliers, research institutes and laboratories.

Collaboration, sharing information and developing solutions together are a natural part of the role. You will receive support from your manager and colleagues while also contributing your own expertise to the team’s work. The role includes both office work and work at the concentrator, allowing you to combine analysis with a practical process environment.

What do we expect from you?

• A suitable master’s degree, for example a Master of Science in process engineering, mineral processing or a related field.
• At least one year of experience in similar tasks.
• Readiness to analyze process data and apply process engineering knowledge to practical development work.
• Good spoken and written English skills.
• A careful and safety-oriented way of working, as well as the ability to collaborate with different stakeholders.

We value

• Knowledge of the mining industry and concentration processes.
• Experience in industrial research, development projects or process optimization.

Why should you apply to work with us?

In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence how the concentrator operates today and how its operations are developed for the future. You will combine research, data and a practical process environment, and see how your observations and development proposals contribute to safety, the environment and business results.

You will work in a modern working environment. In your free time, you can enjoy the landscapes of Lapland’s nature. As a Boliden employee, your benefits include competitive pay, comprehensive occupational health services and benefits for sports and leisure activities. We also offer our employees a free commuter bus service between Sodankylä town centre and the Boliden Kevitsa mine.

Further information

For further information about the role, please contact: Head of Section, Metallurgy Markku Kasala, [email protected], tel. +358 50 316 8272

For questions related to the application process and recruitment system, please contact Talent Acquisition Partner Maarit Uusipaikka, [email protected].

Applications

Please submit your free-form application and CV by 11 October 2026.

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Join us! Boliden Kevitsa is a multi-metal mine located in the municipality of Sodankylä in Northern Finland and a significant employer in the region. Our main products are copper and nickel concentrates. The concentrates also contain cobalt, platinum, palladium and gold. The ore concentrate is delivered to Boliden’s own smelter in Harjavalta. We are part of the international Boliden Group, whose goal is to be the most climate-friendly and respected metal producer in the world.

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