Dewatering Test Work Specialist

Metso; Greater Sudbury; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Health benefits

Incentive program

Learning opportunities

Global opportunities

Job summary

Metso is seeking a Dewatering Test Work Specialist to join our Sudbury team. You will mobilize, operate, analyze, and report dewatering tests on mining samples, covering thickener, clarifier, filtration tests, and related activities. Travel of 50–75% may be required, with hybrid work options in Sudbury, ON.

You will report to the Test Work Manager and collaborate with the Dewatering Testing Team to develop SOPs and safety standards in the testing facility.

Qualifications

• Degree in mining or chemical engineering preferred.
• 1+ years of laboratory testing experience.
• Practical testing lab experience in mining is an asset.
• Physically capable of handling heavy testing tasks and working around equipment.

Responsibilities

• Mobilize and operate dewatering test work equipment following Metso procedures.
• Support daily testing operations at the facility.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate testing equipment for safe operations.
• Conduct on-site client testing campaigns as needed.
• Mentor and guide new testing team members.

Skills

Mining Eng

Chemical Eng

Laboratory testing

Safety protocols

Mentoring

Education

Mining or Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 10/30/2026

Introduction

We are seeking a Dewatering Test Work Specialist to join our team. You will be responsible for mobilization, operation, analysis, demobilization, and reporting of dewatering tests performed on mining and industrial application samples. Primary activities include Thickener, Clarifier, Inclined Plate Setting, Pressure Filtration and Vacuum Filtration test work, with opportunity to support in many other areas of testing when primary activities are not in demand. In this position, you will report to the Test work Manager.

This position is mainly located in Sudbury, ON but we are happy to offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. There will be 50-75% of travel required for the role.

Team you belong to

You will join a team of Dewatering Test Work Specialists who support the Dewatering Testing Team Manager in the execution of dewatering test work on time, on budget and within scope. Also responsible for assisting and supporting in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and continual development in health and safety protocols in the Testing Facility/Center.

Our team culture is all about collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Mobilize and operate dewatering test work equipment in line with Metso procedures and standards.
• Support daily operations at the Testing Facility/Center.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, construct, and calibrate testing equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Conduct on-site client testing campaigns as needed.
• Mentor and guide new testing team interns or hires.

Who You Are

• Relevant degree from an accredited college, university, or technical school (Mining or Chemical Engineering preferred).
• CSA and/or CCIL laboratory testing certifications are an asset.
• 1+ years of experience in laboratory testing.
• Experience in the mining industry is an asset.
• Practical work experience in laboratory testing is essential.
• Physically capable of remaining stationary, positioning around testing equipment, operating testing equipment, and communicating with team members.
• Able to ascend/descend ladders, stairs, scaffolds, and mobile equipment.
• Adaptable to adverse weather conditions.
• Capable of handling 50lb buckets onto test equipment at heights from 1-4 ft and removing them onto a skid or lifting aid for transportation.

What's in it for you

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.

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 service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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