Mining Field Automation Technician

Metso; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible working arrangements

Global collaboration opportunities

Annual leave 15 days

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Metso is seeking a Field Service Automation Technician to install, commission, and support advanced analyzer and automation systems at client sites across Canada. You will travel to customer locations, perform maintenance, and troubleshoot to optimize asset performance in mining and mineral processing environments.

The role requires five years in industrial automation, strong electrical and instrumentation skills, and the ability to work independently in challenging field settings.

Qualifications

• Diploma, certification, trade qualification, or equivalent experience in Automation Engineering Technology, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years of experience in industrial automation, instrumentation, process control, mining, mineral processing, or other heavy industrial environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving electrical systems, instrumentation, communications networks, software, and industrial automation technologies.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Strong customer service mindset with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively in demanding field environments.
• Valid driver's license, valid passport, and willingness to travel extensively.
• Bilingual English and French (nice to have).
• Experience with Metso equipment, analyzer systems, commissioning, startup, and optimization activities (nice to have).
• Experience with Linux systems, industrial networking, cybersecurity principles, PLCs, DCS platforms, and industrial communications protocols (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, start up, optimize, troubleshoot, and maintain Metso analyzer systems, including Particle Size Instruments (PSI) and Online Stream Analyzer (OSA/Courier) systems.
• Support associated sampling, sample preparation, vacuum, instrumentation, communications, and control systems throughout their lifecycle.
• Travel to customer sites to perform planned maintenance, inspections, upgrades, commissioning activities, and emergency troubleshooting.
• Conduct technical evaluations and root cause investigations to identify and resolve equipment and process issues.
• Support integration and troubleshooting activities involving customer PLC, DCS, networking, and industrial communication systems.
• Deliver customer training and technical support to improve equipment utilization and operational performance.
• Complete service documentation, activity reports, timesheets, and installed base updates using Metso digital platforms.
• Identify opportunities to improve customer performance through OEM spare parts, upgrades, service agreements, digital solutions, and other Metso services.

Job description

Metso is seeking a Field Service Automation Technician to install, commission, and support advanced analyzer and automation systems at client sites across Canada. You will travel to customer locations, perform maintenance, and troubleshoot to optimize asset performance in mining and mineral processing environments.

The role requires five years in industrial automation, strong electrical and instrumentation skills, and the ability to work independently in challenging field settings.