{"id":2879208,"url":"https://alion.io/job/boliden-exploration-technician","title":"Exploration Technician","company":{"id":8695,"name":"Boliden","domain":"boliden.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/boliden","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Navan, Ireland"],"countries":["IE"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":36000,"max_usd":59000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":33},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-19T22:21:02Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-19","last_verified_at":"2026-10-30T20:11:57Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":10,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":10},"description":"Exploration Technician\nWe are Boliden Tara Mines DAC.\nOur purpose is to provide the metals essential to improve society for generations to come.\nOur vision is to be the most climate friendly and respected metal provider in the world.\nOur values are Care, Courage and Responsibility\nExploration Technician\nRole: Exploration Technician\nCompany: Boliden Tara Mines\nLocation: Navan, County Meath\nFull-time, 1-year fixed term contract\nAn excellent opportunity has arisen for the position of Exploration Technician.\nReporting to the Head of Section Exploration the main purpose of the Exploration Technician role is to contribute to a comprehensive exploration programme focused on discovery and definition of new mineral resources.\nThe role will involve the Exploration Technician collaborating with a multidisciplinary exploration team and successful applicants will have the opportunity to develop their skills on a large underground resource definition drilling programmes.\nThe Exploration Technician will be expected to work closely with the Head of Section Exploration, Exploration personnel including geologists, geophysicists and technicians, contractors, landowners and relevant stakeholders.\nThe successful applicant will work and lead in a way that supports Boliden Tara’s core values of Care, Courage & Responsibility.\nYour Job - your tasks will include:\nIn line with training and applicable procedures, conduct all duties in a way that promotes Boliden’s values, & best practice standards relating to health, safety, environmental & quality performance.\nPerform and assist in preparation and execution of exploration activities including drilling, drill core logging, geochemical sampling and geophysical surveying.\nCollection of exploration data.\nCommunication with contractors, landowners and other stakeholders.\nExperience & Qualifications\nNecessary\nNFQ level 5\nFull clean driving licence.\n0-2 years or more of relevant work experience.\nEffective communication skills both verbal and written in English.\nProficiency in Word and Excel.\nGood organisational, planning and time management skills.\nA flexible approach to work, open and accepting of necessary change and innovation within the company.\nDesirable\nPrevious experience in a mineral exploration or mining role.\nAdditional Info:\nThis role will be full time, Mon - Fri, from 8am - 16.30pm.\nThere will be a degree of flexibility associated with this role in line with operational requirements.\nThere may be some international travel involved as part of this role.\nWe strive to achieve diversity and inclusion among our employees and therefore welcome all applicants. Your application will be processed in accordance with the GDPR.\nClosing date for applications: Friday 6 November, 2026\nTo apply visit \"Careers\" on www.Boliden.com\n¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨\nWe are a company in constant development and every workday we explore how we can improve modern life and society. Our metals are a key component in creating a more sustainable future and we take great pride in the impact we make every day. Are you ready to contribute with your curiosity, personality, skill-set and unique background? Be you and challenge us - let's drive change for generations to come!\n---------------------------------------------------------------------\nImportant! 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