Field Operations Lead, Sweden

• Lead planning and execution of complex exploration projects in Sweden, including drilling campaigns, electromagnetic surveys, and reconnaissance programs.
• Manage 1-3 concurrent projects, overseeing procurement, risk management, and contractor performance.
• Ensure compliance with Swedish mining and environmental regulations, and engage with local stakeholders.
• Drive process improvement and mentor field operations supervisors to support dynamic, data-driven field programs.

This role directly contributes to KoBold's mission of discovering critical minerals for the clean energy transition, enabling the production of electric vehicles, renewable energy, and data centers while ensuring responsible and safe exploration practices.

• At least 12 years of experience in field operations in mineral exploration, mining, oil and gas, or related industries.
• Advanced knowledge of construction methodology, including winter and frozen-ground construction, and helicopter-supported exploration.
• Strong understanding of procurement, rehabilitation, and HSE systems, with ability to design complex field programs.
• Must speak, read, and write in Swedish and English; valid First Aid Certification required.

Full-time contract role. Remote-first workplace. Opportunity for hands-on exposure to global exploration projects, with travel to project sites required (minimum one week per year). Equal opportunity employer.

KoBold Metals builds AI models for mineral exploration to discover critical metals like copper and lithium, essential for the clean energy transition. They are the largest independent mineral exploration company and have made significant discoveries with less capital than industry average.