Field Operations Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Sweden, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Plan and implement field activities in Sweden while ensuring the safety of individuals, contractors, partners, communities, and the environment.

• Oversee 1–3 field operations projects annually in Sweden, with the possibility of extending to other Nordic or European regions.

• Organize intricate exploration initiatives and moderate-scale development programs, which include drilling campaigns, electromagnetic surveys, and reconnaissance efforts.

• Direct procurement strategies, contractor selection processes, bid evaluations, benchmarking, and contract management.

• Formulate project risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and critical control implementations, particularly for Swedish winter construction conditions.

• Facilitate project kick-off meetings with integrated teams and contractors.

• Manage comprehensive project execution from mobilization through to demobilization and project closure.

• Provide leadership in response to changing field conditions, including Arctic and sub-Arctic weather challenges.

• Monitor and project production rates, spending patterns, and resource needs.

• Oversee field activities and evaluate contractor performance.

• Maintain regular communication with KoBold personnel and contractors, and interact with project geology, data science, and planning teams.

• Direct site remediation and rehabilitation in compliance with Swedish regulatory standards.

• Conduct contractor performance reviews and document lessons learned.

• Ensure adherence to Swedish mining and environmental laws, EU regulations, permitting procedures, land access agreements, community relations, and joint venture stipulations.

• Act as a representative of KoBold Metals to Swedish communities, landowners, municipal authorities, and environmental agencies.

• Enhance field operating processes for machine-learning-enhanced dynamic programs.

• Mentor Field Operations Supervisors.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in field operations within mineral exploration and mining, oil and gas, or a related sector, demonstrating a progression in complexity and responsibility.

• In-depth knowledge of construction methodologies, particularly those pertinent to winter and frozen-ground settings in Nordic environments.

• Advanced understanding of helicopter-supported exploration, focusing on optimization and emergency response considerations.

• Strong grasp of procurement processes including RFP development, bid evaluation, and contract administration.

• Comprehensive understanding of rehabilitation and closure planning.

• Proven commitment to health and safety standards, encompassing incident management, root cause analysis, and the implementation and verification of corrective actions.

• Strong conceptual comprehension of HSE, Land and Permitting, Legal, and Business Development systems as they pertain to exploration projects.

• Ability to manage and supervise staff and contractors during complex and high-risk field programs.

• Capability to design intricate field programs, including scope definition, cost estimation, risk assessment, procurement, and project execution planning.

• Proficiency in generating precise deliverables aligned with the Exploration Project Lifecycle and synthesizing insights for integrated project teams and leadership.

• Willingness to work in remote and isolated locations for extended durations, including Swedish Norrbotten and other Nordic environments.

• High level of independence and effective performance with minimal supervision.

• Proficient in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

• Valid First Aid Certification.

• Preferred qualifications: expertise in at least two operational types; understanding of data science products; experience with Swedish and/or Nordic regulations; experience as part of interdisciplinary exploration teams; familiarity with project management; experience with complex cold-weather logistics; proficiency in Finnish or other Nordic languages.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first working environment.

• Hands-on experience with exploration projects globally.

• At least one week of annual travel to project sites.

• An equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.