KoBold Metals - Field Operations Lead, Sweden

• At least 12 years of experience conducting field operations in mineral exploration and mining, oil and gas, or a related industry, with demonstrated progression in complexity and responsibility • Advanced knowledge of construction methodology, including winter and frozen-ground construction (tracks, pads, ice roads) relevant to Nordic operating environments • Advanced understanding of helicopter-supported exploration, including utilization optimization and emergency response considerations • Strong understanding of procurement processes: RFP development, bid evaluation, and contract administration • Strong understanding of rehabilitation and closure planning • Demonstrated commitment to health and safety standards, including incident management, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation and verification • Strong conceptual knowledge of all HSE, Land and Permitting, Legal, and Business Development systems as applied to exploration projects • Ability to manage and supervise KoBold staff and contractors on all aspects of field activities, including complex and higher-risk field programs • Ability to design complex field programs including scope, cost estimates, risk assessments, procurement, and project execution plans • Ability to prepare complete and accurate deliverables based on the Exploration Project Lifecycle and synthesize findings for integrated project teams and leadership • Ability to work in remote and isolated locations for extended periods of time, including Swedish Norrbotten and other Nordic environments • A high degree of independence and the ability to work effectively with limited supervision • Must speak, read, and write in Swedish and English; additional language skills are of benefit • Valid First Aid Certification (Level 3 or Wilderness First Aid preferred) • Preferred • Recognized internally or externally as a subject matter expert in field operations across at least two operation types (e.g., drilling, EM surveys, civil works) • Material understanding of data science products (e.g., catchment analyses) and their appropriate uses in exploration • Experience with Swedish and/or Nordic regulatory frameworks governing exploration operations • Experience working on projects with dedicated exploration teams including both Geologists and Data Scientists, demonstrating sustained partnership and effective interdisciplinary collaboration • Familiarity with project management principles and managing projects remotely across multiple jurisdictions • Experience with logistics tied to complex remote operations in cold-weather environments, including helicopter, weather, camps, chartered flights, and drilling operations • Finnish or other Nordic language skills are an asset • What We Value • Sustained partnership with exploration teams, including both Geologists and Data Scientists, on one or more exploration projects • Effective communication with team members across Geology, Data Science, HSE, Aviation, Legal, Community Relations, and Land and Permitting • Perpetuating KoBold’s ethical standards through your own actions and in communicating with others • Leading constructive field operational dialogue with colleagues; offering ideas freely and being willing to be wrong • Receiving constructive and critical feedback well and providing constructive input and guidance to others • Recognizing and elevating the team’s contributions, both in the field and to leadership, reinforcing a culture where strong work is visible and valued • Interest in contributing broadly to the success of the company and eagerness to pitch in where needed • What to Expect • KoBold Metals is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for people of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. • This position is a Full-time Contract role. • Location: KoBold is a remote-first workplace. All candidates should be legally authorized to work in one of the following countries: Sweden or Finland.