European metals mining, smelting, and recycling operator with 8,000 employees
Boliden operates integrated mining, smelting, and recycling assets across Northern Europe, running a complex industrial tech stack anchored in predictive maintenance (Maximo), asset management (SAP, ServiceNow), and spatial analytics (GIS, LiDAR). Hiring velocity is accelerating across engineering and operations roles, with active focus on preventive maintenance modernization and energy efficiency — patterns consistent with transitioning from reactive to planned asset uptime in capital-intensive production.
Notable leadership hires: Energy Director
Boliden is a publicly listed Swedish metals producer operating mines, smelters, and recycling facilities across Sweden, Finland, and Norway. The company processes primary and secondary metals with annual revenues around SEK 90 billion and employs approximately 8,000 people. Operations span exploration through refining and recycling, supported by industrial automation (Siemens, ABB, Allen-Bradley), enterprise resource planning (SAP), and condition-monitoring tools. The stated vision centers on climate-friendly production and sustainable metal supply.
GIS and LiDAR for spatial asset mapping; Maximo and SAP for maintenance and ERP; Microsoft 365, Azure, ServiceNow for operations; Siemens, ABB, Allen-Bradley for industrial automation and controls; AutoCAD, Jama Connect for design and engineering management.
Primary hiring activity in Sweden, Finland, and Norway (home to core mining and smelting operations). Secondary hiring in Ireland and Portugal, reflecting broader European footprint.
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