Senior Automation specialist - Iron ore pellet plant

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Job posting end date: 03/06/2026

Metso Middle East is looking for senior EIA specialist to greenfield pellet processing plant in Egypt with very strong skills of automation; nameplate capacity is total 5.0 million tons per year for iron ore concentrate processing.

Key equipment in beneficiation section: ball mills, , Magnetic separators( WLIMS /HGMS), concentrate filters thickeners, flotation cells, and pumps.
Key equipment in pelletizing section: pelletizing discs for green pellet formation, travelling grate, rotary kiln, annular cooler, burners, and reciprocating conveyors.
Key equipment in automation and control: Siemens PCS7-based system with SCADA/HMI (WinCC), Profibus/Profinet networks, and Safety Instrumented Systems for burners.

Site will be operating with roster, transportation and flights to/from site is provided by Metso. Work contract will be fixed for 2 years’ period, with possibility to extension.

Purpose of the job is to be a part of site production and maintenance team providing technical support and expertise knowledge to Customer in its operations at site. Site is a greenfield site and after commissioning it shall be ramped up to name plate production. Work will include tasks typical to green field site where team members need to be trained and coached in maintenance and production processes. Maintenance operation processes and instructions to operate need to be built. As a senior member you shall lead and contribute to developing these processes.

Requirements to manage the role

Work as a senior EIA specialist of pellet processing plant. Manage daily EIA activities in a manner that achieve/exceeds specified production. Managing EIA site organization, developing teams. Monitor and guide the Client’s maintenance team through advisory support. Support plant stabilization and oversee gradual ramp-up to target throughput.
Follow site maintenance strategy / annual plan, ensure that planning and design can support and sustain the projected targets coordinating with other site functions. Actively participate in alignment meetings between client, partners, and Metso team. To continuously develop practices and methods to provide a profitable, safe and sound operation and direct all EIA operational and process development work done on site. Through good communications with other site personnel ensure that the metallurgical process is fully understood in the context of other site activities. Identify opportunities for process improvement and propose optimization strategies.
Oversee that production is managed optimum way. Ensure that production delivers targets from the delivered ore which will meet all Customer’s specifications. Contribute to brainstorming sessions for de-bottlenecking and resolving operational challenges. Verify process parameters and ensure adherence to commissioning protocols. Mentor junior maintenance engineers on best practices and problem-solving. Train them during live plant operations and ensure knowledge transfer for long-term sustainability.
Ensure all work is carried out safely policy. Monitor safety compliance and provide recommendations and feedback.
To motivate personnel to achieve sustained high levels of performance and coordinate all EIA department personnel are appropriately trained and have access to adequate career development opportunities. Ensure compliance with environmental standards during commissioning activities.
Collaborate and facilitate activities for Metso equipment specialists (on-site or online). Support performance testing and acceptance criteria verification.

Basic requirements

Excellent Service attitude, strong customer service focus
Proactive safety Mindset
Solid pellet/minerals processing operation experience, high problem-solving skills

Technical competence

+10 years relevant experience from pelletizing/metallurgical/mineral processing plants automation, electrical and instrument execution
Experience in managing crews
Previous greenfield/commissioning/ramp up experience.
Ability to motivate and lead others. Ability to manage and control complex situations, changes and crises appropriately
Good communication skills
English skills (written and spoken)

Collaboration and stakeholders

Cooperation with all stakeholders at the site
Leading business in your responsibility area
Officials and associations

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