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The mission of Finnish Minerals Group is to responsibly maximise the value of Finnish minerals. We manage the State’s mining industry shareholdings and strive to develop the Finnish value chain of lithium-ion batteries. Through our work, we contribute to Europe moving towards electric transport and a more sustainable future.

Finnish Minerals Group is comprised of the following companies: Finnish Minerals Group (Suomen Malmijalostus Oy), Terrafame Oy, a multi-metal company, Finnish Battery Chemicals Oy, a project company preparing battery value chain investments, and Sokli Oy, a mining project in Savukoski. In addition, Finnish Minerals Group owns 20% of Keliber Oy, 40% of CNGR Finland Oy, 30% of Easpring Finland New Materials Oy and 49% of Adven-FMG Sodium Sulphate Solutions Oy.

Sokli (Savukoski, NE Finland) is a polymetallic deposit which has been studied for over 50 years' time. Sokli carbonatite deposit is potential for many raw materials (for example phosphorus and rare earth elements), which are critical in the transition for climate neutrality.

We are looking for a Mineral Processing Engineer to join our team to support the process development for the Sokli ores. The position is permanent, and you will be employed by Sokli Oy.

Key duties and responsibilities

• You promote and demonstrate safe behavior in all situations in your work
• You maintain a professional work environment and encourage team members to develop their skills
• You take part in planning, supervising and reporting of test executions. You may also conduct beneficiation tests personally or as part of a team
• You communicate and act in cooperation with research centers to ensure the quality and schedule of test programs
• Your draw conclusions based on achieved results and utilize the information in planning of next tests
• You report the achieved results within the organization

Sokli has offices in Savukoski, Espoo and Oulu, in addition to the mining area near Savukoski. The job location can be any of these four, as agreed upon, but the position offers extensive remote work opportunities. However, the job duties require occasional travel, including to the mining area.

Candidate profile

• You promote and demonstrate safe behavior in all situations
• Education suitable for the position, process engineer, mineral processing engineer, or similar in Master’s degree
• Common understanding of beneficiation processes and the technologies applied in mineral prosessing
• Earlier experience in mineral process development
• Organizational ability and focus on solutions
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Willingness to work with different stakeholders
• Willingness to travel to participate test trials
• Ability to adapt to changes and varying work tasks
• Good command of Finnish and English

What is considered an advantage

• Work experience in mining development projects or production in the mining industry
• Earlier experience in separation of phosphate, rare earth elements, niobium and iron bearing minerals
• Competence in process modelling with HSC software or similar

What we are offering

• An opportunity to be part in developing the Finnish mining industry and battery value chain to combat the climate change
• Versatile tasks in an interesting mining project
• A broad view of the rapidly developing mining and battery sector
• A dynamic work community focusing on the well-being at work

Websites

www.mineralsgroup.fi
www.sokli.fi

Do you have any additional questions? Process Technology Manager Arno Kirpala will be happy to provide you with further information: +358 50368 5833 on December 19, 2024 between 10:00 – 12:00 or January 8, 2025 between 12:00 – 15:00.

Ready to join us? Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter on our website by January 12th, 2025.Please note that we may begin the interview process during the application period.

We will use an external personal assessment service to support the hiring process.

Our recruiting process will include a drug test and a security clearance on the person to be recruited.

The mission of Finnish Minerals Group is to responsibly maximise the value of Finnish minerals. We manage the State’s mining industry shareholdings and strive to develop a Finnish value chain of lithium-ion batteries. Through our work, we contribute to Europe moving towards electric transport and a more sustainable future.

Finnish Minerals Group is comprised of the following companies: Finnish Minerals Group (Suomen Malmijalostus Oy), Terrafame Oy, a multi-metal company, Finnish Battery Chemicals Oy, a project company preparing battery value chain investments, and Sokli Oy, a mining project in Savukoski. In addition, Finnish Minerals Group owns 20% of Keliber Oy, 40% of CNGR Finland Oy, 30% of Easpring Finland New Materials Oy and 49% of Adven-FMG Sodium Sulphate Solutions Oy.

Sokli (Savukoski, NE Finland) is a polymetallic deposit which has been studied for over 50 years' time. Sokli carbonatite deposit is potential for many raw materials (for example phosphorus and rare earth elements), which are critical in the transition for climate neutrality.

We are now looking for a Resource Geologist to join our Sokli Project. The employment is a fixed term until March 31st 2026. Sokli Oy is the employer.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Always promoting and demonstrating safe behavior
• Maintain a professional work environment and encourage team members to develop their skills
• Analyzing and interpreting geological data to assess mineral resources.
• Creating and updating 3D geological models using software such as Leapfrog Geo or equivalent.
• Preparing resource estimation reports in accordance with international reporting standards (e.g., UNFC, PERC, NI 43-101).
• Maintaining databases
• Collaborating closely with exploration, processing development, and other project teams.
• Ensuring the management and documentation of geological data as part of project requirements.
• Logging and interpreting drill core data to refine resource estimations.

Sokli has offices in Savukoski, Espoo and Oulu, in addition to the mining area near Savukoski. The job location can be any of these four, as agreed upon, but the position offers extensive remote work opportunities. However, the job duties require occasional travel, including to the mining area.

Our expectations for you

• An attitude emphasizing safety, environmental awareness and responsibility
• A relevant degree in geosciences or a related field
• Organizational skills and independent decision-making ability
• Familiarity with international mineral resource reporting standards (e.g., UNFC, PERC, NI 43-101)
• Experience in geological modeling and mineral resource estimation
• Proficiency in modeling software (e.g., Leapfrog, Surpac, Datamine) and GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS)
• Strong analytical skills for integrating and interpreting large geological datasets
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Considered an advantage

• Previous experience in an ore exploration project and/or in the mining sector
• Knowledge of carbonatitic ores and/or lateritic ores
• An enthusiastic and motivated attitude towards learning new things
• Membership or accreditation in an international professional community (AusIMM, EurGeol, P.Geo)

Here’s what we are offering

• The opportunity to be part of developing the domestic mineral sector and responsible battery value chain to mitigate climate change
• Diverse and challenging tasks in the Sokli project
• A broad view of the rapidly developing mining and battery sector
• A dynamic work community that also pays attention to well-being at work
• The opportunity to work in a unique environment

Websites

www.mineralsgroup.fi
www.sokli.fi

Do you have any questions? Chief Geologist Mikko Numminen would be happy to provide additional information. You can contact him +358 40 5826657 on December 20th at 13:00 – 14:00 and January 20th at 13:00 – 14:00.

Ready to join us? Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter on our website by January 12th, 2025. Please attach your salary expectation to the application. Please note that we will begin the interview process during the application period.

We will use an external personal assessment service to support the hiring process.

Our recruiting process will include a drug test and a security clearance on the person to be recruited.