The mining industry has become increasingly challenging, requiring more capital to find new ore deposits. KoBold Metals builds AI models for mineral exploration and deploys them alongside novel sensors to guide decisions on its exploration programs.

About the Role

In the role of Field Operations Lead, you will plan and execute our field activities in Finland to meet our business objectives without causing harm to our people, contractors, and communities. You will report to our Field Operations Director North America & Europe and other members of the operations and exploration team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead complex exploration projects and moderate-scale development programs in Finland, including drilling campaigns, electromagnetic surveys, and reconnaissance programs
• Lead 1–3 concurrent projects of varying size, complexity, and jurisdiction, with accountability for planning and execution
• Lead procurement strategies: contractor selection, bid evaluation, benchmarking, and contract administration for Finland-based programs
• Develop detailed project-level risk and hazard identification, risk assessments, mitigation plans, and critical control implementation, with particular attention to Finnish winter construction conditions
• Lead project kick-offs with integrated teams and contractors, covering scope, execution strategy, and risk management
• Contribute collaboratively to data collection planning during Phase 4a of the Exploration Project Lifecycle
• Generate creative field operations scenarios outside conventional boundaries that lead to efficient programs

Execute

• Lead end-to-end execution of assigned projects from mobilization through demobilization and closure
• Provide strong leadership during changing field conditions, including Arctic and sub-Arctic weather events
• Track and forecast production rates, spend profiles, and resource requirements
• Manage and direct all field activities: lead contractor performance evaluation, feedback, and improvement
• Maintain daily contact with and monitor the status of KoBold personnel and contractors while in the field; maintain close communication with the Project Geologist, Project Data Scientist, and the Senior Project Planner

Close

• Lead site remediation and rehabilitation activities per Finnish regulatory standards
• Lead contractor performance reviews and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement

Compliance and Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead execution within regulatory compliance, monitoring, and reporting in accordance with Finnish mining and environmental legislation (including the Mining Act 621/2011 and Environmental Protection Act), EU regulations, and the practices of our joint venture partners
• Ensure execution is done within Finnish permitting processes, land access agreements, community relations, third-party agreements, and any joint venture requirements
• With leadership direction and support, represent KoBold Metals with local Finnish stakeholders, including communities, landowners, municipal authorities, and environmental bodies

Process Improvement and Mentoring

• Create ways of working that allow us to continue to work more effectively and to be nimble so that we can support machine-learning-driven dynamic field programs, where we adapt our plan based on the data we collect at each stage
• Mentor Field Operations Supervisors: ensure field operations follows KoBold’s systems, practices, and leading industry standards

Qualifications

• 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 Finnish Lapland and other Nordic environments
• A high degree of independence and the ability to work effectively with limited supervision
• Must speak, read, and write in Finnish 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 Finnish 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

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In the role of Field Operations Lead, you will plan and execute our field activities across North America to meet our business objectives without causing harm to our people, our contractors and partners, or the communities and environments where we operate.

Responsibilities

Plan - Lead planning of complex exploration projects and moderate-scale development programs in North America, including drilling campaigns, electromagnetic surveys, and reconnaissance programs

Lead 1–3 concurrent projects of varying size, complexity, and jurisdiction, with accountability for planning and execution

Lead procurement strategies: contractor selection, bid evaluation, benchmarking, and contract administration for North America-based programs

Develop detailed project-level risk and hazard identification, risk assessments, mitigation plans, and critical control implementation, with particular attention to seasonal and terrain-specific construction conditions across North American operating environments

Lead project kick-offs with integrated teams and contractors, covering scope, execution strategy, and risk management

Generate creative field operations scenarios outside conventional boundaries that lead to efficient programs

Execute

Lead end-to-end execution of assigned projects from mobilization through demobilization and closure

Provide strong leadership during changing field conditions, including remote, seasonal, and extreme weather events across diverse North American geographies

Track and forecast production rates, spend profiles, and resource requirements

Manage and direct all field activities: lead contractor performance evaluation, feedback, and improvement

Maintain daily contact with and monitor the status of KoBold personnel and contractors while in the field; maintain close communication with the Project Geologist, Project Data Scientist, and the Senior Project Planner

Close

Lead site remediation and rehabilitation activities per applicable federal, state/provincial, and local regulatory standards

Lead contractor performance reviews and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement

Compliance and Stakeholder Engagement

Lead execution within regulatory compliance, monitoring, and reporting in accordance with applicable US federal and state or Canadian federal and provincial mining, environmental, and land use legislation, and the practices of our joint venture partners

Ensure execution is done within applicable permitting processes, land access agreements, community relations, third-party agreements, and any joint venture requirements

With leadership direction and support, represent KoBold Metals with local North American stakeholders, including communities, landowners, municipal authorities, Indigenous groups, and environmental bodies

Qualifications

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 seasonal and terrain-specific construction (tracks, pads, access roads) relevant to North American 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 reclamation, 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 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 work in remote and isolated locations for extended periods of time across North American environments

A high degree of independence and the ability to work effectively with limited supervision

Must speak, read, and write in English; additional language skills (including French) are of benefit

Valid First Aid Certification (Level 3 or Wilderness First Aid preferred)

Preferred

Experience with US federal and state or Canadian federal and provincial 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, including helicopter, weather, camps, chartered flights, and drilling operations

French language skills are an asset for projects in Quebec or other francophone regions

What We Value

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 beyond your role and responsibilities

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This is a full-time internship position, and the duration is 5-6 months. The internship will start in February/March or August/September.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, develop your skills, and contribute to the success of our company. You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.

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• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Flexible work arrangements
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance

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• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience in a similar role or industry

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• Experience in a management consulting firm
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices
• Familiarity with industry-specific software and tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Fluency in German and English

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