Field Operations Lead, Sweden

In the role of Field Operations Lead, you will plan and execute field activities in Sweden to meet business objectives without causing harm to people, contractors, partners, or communities and environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead planning of complex exploration projects and moderate-scale development programs in Sweden
• Lead 1–3 concurrent projects of varying size, complexity, and jurisdiction
• Lead procurement strategies, contractor selection, bid evaluation, benchmarking, and contract administration
• Develop detailed project-level risk and hazard identification, risk assessments, mitigation plans, and critical control implementation
• Lead project kick-offs with integrated teams and contractors
• Contribute collaboratively to data collection planning
• Generate creative field operations scenarios

Execute:

• Lead end-to-end execution of assigned projects
• Provide strong leadership during changing field conditions
• Track and forecast production rates, spend profiles, and resource requirements
• Manage and direct all field activities
• Maintain daily contact with KoBold personnel and contractors

Close:

• Lead site remediation and rehabilitation activities per Swedish regulatory standards
• Lead contractor performance reviews and lessons learned

Compliance and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Lead execution within regulatory compliance, monitoring, and reporting
• Ensure execution is done within Swedish permitting processes, land access agreements, and community relations
• Represent KoBold Metals with local Swedish stakeholders

Process Improvement and Mentoring:

• Create ways of working that allow for effective and nimble field programs
• Mentor Field Operations Supervisors

Qualifications Required:

• At least 12 years of experience in field operations in mineral exploration and mining, oil and gas, or a related industry
• Advanced knowledge of construction methodology, including winter and frozen-ground construction
• Advanced understanding of helicopter-supported exploration
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and rehabilitation and closure planning
• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety standards
• Ability to manage and supervise KoBold staff and contractors
• Ability to design complex field programs and prepare complete and accurate deliverables
• Ability to work in remote and isolated locations
• Must speak, read, and write in Swedish and English
• Valid First Aid Certification

Preferred:

• Recognized internally or externally as a subject matter expert in field operations
• Material understanding of data science products
• Experience with Swedish and/or Nordic regulatory frameworks
• Experience working on projects with dedicated exploration teams
• Familiarity with project management principles and managing projects remotely
• Experience with logistics tied to complex remote operations in cold-weather environments
• Finnish or other Nordic language skills