Thesis 2025 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Mining Equipment

Job title:

Thesis 2025 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Mining Equipment

Company

Epiroc

Job description

Do you want to help us speed up the shift towards a more sustainable mining and construction industry? By doing your thesis in collaboration with Epiroc you will get the chance to be a part of this journey.You will work together with experienced and helpful colleagues in an atmosphere characterized by creativity, innovation, and workplace diversity. In your specific project you have the chance to be a part of a challenging and educational experience while growing both professionally and personally.Education background:
Mechanical engineering/Sustainability/MechanicsLevel of thesis project:
Bachelor’s thesis or Master Thesis.Number of students in the project:
One or two studentsTarget:
The intention of this work is to:

• Make a LCA from cradle to gate on a scooptram or minetruck.
• Investigate where can we improve and reduce the carbon footprint.
• Investigate on which part category can we see the largest CO2 emission.
• Formulate strategies that can reduce the overall carbon footprint of mining equipment.

These are proposed questions and may be changed in agreement with supervisor and/or mentor.Background:
A life cycle assessment (LCA) provides a detailed analysis of the environmental impacts of mining equipment throughout its life cycle, from manufacturing to disposal, with a focus on identifying CO2 emission and reduction opportunities. We have a target to half our CO2 emissions to 2030 so we need to investigate a LCA and the outcome of it.Mission:Your mission will be to support our CO2 emission roadmap by collecting data on choice of material,
material extraction and manufacturing processes, operation. Model and analyze the data, identifying
major emission sources with LCA software (using LCA for Experts) and to evaluate and develop a
method to improve the emission reduction for each life system stage up to our gate. Recommendations for sustainable equipment management and design improvements.Qualification:
We are looking for applicants with a knowledge about mechanics and sustainability. Knowledge in Creo and teamcenter is meritorious and LCA for Expert is needed.How to apply:
Does this sound interesting, and do you feel this is a match?Log in to the recruitment system. If you are new to the system, you need to start by making a profile. Do not forget to attach your CV and a short letter about your-self, describing why you are applying for this thesis. Please note that we do not accept applications via email.In this process, we review applications continuously and the project can be filled before last day of application. We recommend to send your application in as soon possible, but no later than November 30.For more information or question about this oppertunity, please contact hiring manager: Charlotta Ivansson, charlotta.ivansson@epiroc.comEpiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers, and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around 18 200 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more at .

Expected salary

Location

Örebro

Job date

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 02:36:22 GMT

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