(Senior) Chief Engineer, Automation

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 09/30/2024

Would you like to build outstanding automation solutions globally for customers' minerals processing plants? Automation that revolutionizes production by fast ramp-up and optimized performance? Implemented by top experts in your team, based on the latest technology, forming a basis for modern digital services? In a truly international project environment with a high degree of autonomy, supported by resources of a big company, building on a 50-year history of minerals process automation?

Are you a solid process automation professional with a substantial project managerial mindset? Are you passionate about serving the end customer with your expertise and delivering the highest-quality automation that enables fluent plant startup, ramp-up, and productivity? Are you willing to execute your project successfully regarding budget, schedule, and customer satisfaction? Are you willing to learn new processes, customers, and cultures?

If the description above sounds like you, the (Senior) Automation Chief Engineer -position in Plant and Solutions delivery could be your next career step!

This role can be either a senior role, depending on how strong experience you have, or you can grow into a Senior Automation Chief Engineer. Job responsibilities can vary, depending on how experienced you are.
 

What you’ll do

• Design and deliver process control systems and digital solutions for minerals processing plants
• Own your delivery package in terms of quality, schedule, and cost, from conceptual design until final handover at the site
• Supervise programming of control applications
• Manage engineering work and hardware supply
• Work as a project manager for control systems deliveries with end-to-end responsibility from sales to commissioning
• Support sales
• Support the team in project execution, sales, and development (Senior role)
• Participate in developing our ways of working in process automation (Senior role) 
   

Who you are

• Experience in process automation, DCS engineering, programming, and/or project execution (Senior level: Strong evidence of experience and part of it as a project management role in DCS projects)
• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in automation engineering
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Ownership of the project and ability to lead a project team
• Proactive and project-oriented attitude
• Aspiration to seek advantage for customers by means of automation 
• Experience in DCS system delivery project, Siemens PCS7 is an advantage
• Experience in field instrumentation or process electrification is an advantage
• Experience in mineral processes is an advantage
• Ability to support and coach younger team members to grow (Senior role)
• Ability and willingness to positively influence the sales and business growth of process automation (Senior role)

 
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What's in it for you

• Wellbeing and safety - benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, on-site gym, meal benefits, bicycle benefits, and engagement surveys.
• Annual bonus - global incentive programs tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - while we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• Extensive learning opportunities - ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.
• A thriving culture – we are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply now’ to leave your application.

For additional information, please contact Niko Koski, Director, EIA Engineering, Plant Solutions.

Email, niko.koski(at)metso.com, calls +358 40 3361 348

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise. We are the partner for positive change. 

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial