Advanced Process Control Engineer 1 1

Would you like to take this opportunity to influence the industry towards a more responsible use of the world’s natural resources?
At Metso you will join a supportive and inclusive network of colleagues from around the world. There will always be a chance for you to learn and try something new.
This is your invitation to rise above what was possible yesterday.
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Job Statement
The APC Engineer is a specialist who masters Metso APC technology. His/her main activity is the implementation of APC systems and advanced sensor systems in his/her dedicated geographical area. The APC Engineer is part of the global team of Process Optimization and may be working on projects outside of his/her market area. He/she has project management responsibilities on some of the projects in which he/she is involved.
The job requires a very good understanding of both the clients’ process and of advanced process control and vision technology. It is primarily a technical position that requires travelling, domestic and internationally. It also includes management responsibilities. The APC engineer spends a significant part of his/her time with customers during the implementation of the contracts, and must be able to establish a good and mastered communication with customers.
Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Works at his/her office and at customer’s site to design, configure, install and commission APC systems hosted by the software
• Works at his/her office to design, configure and test vision systems and sound analysis systems, and at customers ‘sites to install and commission the systems
• Is responsible for his/her project management duties (forecast, organization, planning, communication, reporting, invoicing)
• Monitors APC or advanced sensing systems in his/her dedicated area from his/her office, via remote computer access to the client’s sites
• Travels frequently (both domestic and international)
• Coordinates his/her work with other APC engineers from the global APC team on the projects where he/she is involved
• Is responsible for the implementation of APC systems and advanced sensing systems, at remote sites in his/her dedicated area, and possibly all over the world, until client’s satisfaction is achieved.
• Runs training courses for customers as necessary
• Works closely with the Market area manager of his/her dedicated market area
• Provides support to customers in his/her dedicated area
• Other miscellaneous duties and/or other special projects as required
• Writes reports, project documentation and participates to writing product documentation
• Is responsible for communication with customers on the projects where he/she acts as Project Manager

Comply with established HSE systems policies and procedures

• Ensuring the HSE management systems are monitored / reviewed
• Providing a clean, health and safe work environment for all employees, visitors and sub-contractors
• Consulting with employees and all HSE matters affecting the work place
• Ensuring Metso complies with the relevant state HSE legislation(s) by adhering to established company HSE policy and guidelines
• Ensuring the company’s risk management program is maintained
• Assisting in the preparation of rehabilitation program for all reporting employees injured at work
• Participate in HSE management review meetings as required
• Ensuring documented management systems for HSE

Position specification
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Authority

• Can interact with customers as a recognized professional and decision maker on his/her projects when required
• Coordinates his/her work with other APC engineers as a Project Manager
• Makes decisions on projects (organization, technical content) as a project manager, on site and at the office in his/her dedicated area

Qualifications And Experience
Essential:

• Technical experience in mineral processing and process control
• Must be self-motivated
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Bachelors or Master’s Degree or PhD in Metallurgy, Mineral processing, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering/process control, or related field
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills. Demonstrate creativity and innovation in day-to-day work
• Fluency in English communications
• Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally up to an average of 40% of the time
• Ability to take direction and work as a team to solve problems and complete work for clients
• Must be able to pass random medical and drug and alcohol tests
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Very good knowledge of computer configuration and use
• Must be able to travel by motor vehicle and commercial flights

Desirable:

• Experience as APC engineer or equivalent
• Knowledge of Metso APC software or competitor’s software
• Relevant industry experience required (mineral processing, possibly cement industry or other process industry)
• Knowledge of OPC, DCOM, Modbus and other communication protocols
• Knowledge of his/her dedicated area mining industry
• Management or supervisory ability
• Plant optimization experience using expert systems (rule based control), model predictive control (MPC) and online dynamic mathematical models

Skills And Abilities

• Manage multiple conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Take initiative to identify and anticipate customer needs and make recommendations for implementation
• Visual acuity is required to read and produce accurate materials
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripherical vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Some sense of leadership and command
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms and talk and hear
• Ability to understand issues domestically and internationally and communicate effectively with clients
• Be self-directed and motivated
• Develop strong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results
• Academic knowledge and experience in advanced process control of mineral processing plants and/or optimization using expert systems (rule based control with fuzzy logic), model predictive control (MPC) and possibly online dynamic mathematical models
• Use of keyboards, telephone, copiers
• Be flexible and available to interact with customers as required
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Communicate fluently in English
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and climb or balance, including long periods of standing. Movements through industrial workshops and mining environments
• Work in an environment with international objectives
• Fluency in computer configuration use

Metso is a frontrunner in providing sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. By helping our customers increase their productivity, improve their energy and water efficiency and environmental performance with our process and product expertise, we are the partner for positive change.
Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Metso employs over 16,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2022 were about EUR 5.3 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, twitter.com/metsoofficial