Job description

Would you like to take this opportunity to influence the industry towards a more responsible use of the world’s natural resources?
At Metso Outotec 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.

Job posting end date: 01/31/2023

Job Statement

The Field Service Technician (Millwright) / Welder is responsible for providing hands-on field repairs, welding, and technical support for Metso Outotec customers and/or third-party contractors in existing and/or newly acquired retrofit/rebuild/replacement equipment. Project the image of Metso Outotec as the service oriented company to depend on for competent field service support on mining equipment for maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and operation. The Field Service Technician/Welder position requires strong experience as a Field Service Technician (Millwright) / welder with a background in mechanical and maintenance work as well as in depth knowledge of mining equipment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Prior to arrival at field assignment location, study, plan, and prepare for field work based on the detailed scope of work, drawings, specifications, Metso, and customer policies/procedures/rules/regulations/safety, specific instructions, etc.
Provide technical and hands-on service during demolition and installation, checkout, start-up, and commissioning to insure safety and proper equipment and system erection is in accordance with contract designs and drawing requirements.
Perform various millwright tasks such as, but not limited to, installation and alignment of new ring & pinion gears, mill components or complete mill change-outs.
Repair various types of process equipment such as crushers, conveyers, pumps, screens, mills, etc.
Perform critical gear alignments, laser shaft alignments, precision surveying with Brunson Scope as well as dial indicator method of shaft alignments.
Read Micrometers, Calipers, Machinist Levels, Pi Tapes as well as other precision measuring equipment.
Troubleshoot fit/form problems and advise/assist on corrective action and repairs.
Sets up and operates all common welding equipment including SMAW (Stick), GMAW (Mig) in a mining/heavy industrial setting.
Efficiently cuts and excavates cracks with Air Carbon-Arc as well as cutting with Oxyfuel, Plasma and track burners.
Checks, adjusts and regulates current and time cycle for varying conditions of materials to obtain proper welds.
Removes rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper.
Keep the Project Manager and Field Service Manager up to date on site progress, problems, delays, etc.
Keep accurate records regarding job progress, delays, problems, deliveries, changes, extras, and engineering and fabrication errors.
Submit internal daily construction reports covering activity at the jobsite.
Document all job delays and their cause and insure client comprehends and signs the documentation.
Communications with the client to insure satisfaction with job progress and quality.
Insure client issues proper documentation for extra work and changes.
Insure client signs time verification sheets for Metso personnel prior to leaving site.
Timely submission of accurate expense reports according to Metso’s travel policies and procedures.
Work in liaison with the various technical support departments within the Metso organization.
Visit customers with the sales force to develop and grow service business opportunities.
Perform work using safe and proper methods and procedures to maintain and repair Metso equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Field Service Supervisors or Field Service GM.
Overtime work often required (evenings, weekends, holidays).
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications an Experience

2 years of millwright and/or welding experience in mining or heavy construction industries.

Field welding experience is a plus, ideally on grinding mills, crushers, as well as other process machinery.

Welding certifications are a plus.

Technical Degree or High school graduate with mechanical maintenance/millwright/welding experience.

Previous MSHA training a plus.

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Ability to pass DOT physical requirements.

Valid passport.

Ability to travel nationally, occasionally internationally

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of process equipment such as crushers, conveyers, pumps, screens, mills, etc.

Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

Must have a talent for working with other people effectively; fellow employees, customers, contractors.

Capable of making quick, accurate decisions relative to problem solution and problem liability.

Must be well organized and able to maintain accurate records and communicate reliable information through detailed technical reports.

Mechanical knowledge and abilities a must.

Capability to understand the various product applications marketed by Metso Outotec.

Ability to read and interpret imperial and metric tape measurers, and, engineering and architectural drawings. Ability to use and interpret dial indicators, calipers, micrometers is a plus.

Work directly with Safety, Supervisors and co-workers to conduct the work safely.

Ability to travel frequently (60%) with extended durations (1 week to 3 weeks).

Good attendance record and willingness to work rotating shifts, or long hours (including evenings, weekends and holidays).

Ability to stay in remote locations for extended periods and have the stamina to work long hours during emergency breakdowns and peak periods.

Ability to use all extremities to efficiently operate manual tools, power tools, office and computer equipment.

Ability to work in a variety of environments which may include exposure to extreme heat, humidity, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, loud noise, and all weather conditions.

Climbing of, and working on, stairs, ladders, and scaffolding, occasionally at extreme heights (while using heavy tooling such as 60 lb jack hammer, a 1” impact tool used overhead which weighs around 25 lbs) is required.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus and ability to read engineering drawings, meters, and documentation.

Ability to hear audible warning horns.

Must be able to effectively communicate verbally.

Ability to perform basic welding skills using electrode and wire feed process is a plus.

Ability to perform basic torch cutting using oxygen and acetylene, air arc is a plus.

May operate mobile equipment.

Ability to identify proper P.P.E. for job at hand.

Must understand basic rigging.

Ability to pass welding certification tests is a plus.

We Offer

Friendly, respectful environment that values high ambition, putting our customer in the center of all we do, getting it done together and open and honest communication.

Challenging opportunities that contribute to the development and enhancement of Metso Outotec’s industry leading solutions.

Regular opportunities to work in a global community.

Pride in contributing to an industry leader providing end-to end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing, and metals refining industries globally.

Competitive benefits which include: healthcare options (medical, dental, vision), HSA, short term and long term disability, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, 401K plan with a generous company match, education assistance, paid vacation (< 5 years service = 15 days; 5 years or more service = 25 days), 11 paid holidays, 40 hours paid sick time for non-exempt employees, and much more!

This position is eligible for an annual bonus, which is a percentage of eligible wages and is primarily dependent on Company financial performance.

Metso Outotec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact nca.recruiting@mogroup.com or 844-632-4092 (Option 1).

Metso Outotec is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. By improving our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increasing their productivity, and reducing environmental risks with our product and process expertise, we are the partner for positive change. Metso Outotec is committed to limiting global warming to 1.5°C with Science Based Targets.

Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Metso Outotec employs over 15,000 people in more than 50 countries and its sales for 2021 were about EUR 4.2 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. mogroup.com, twitter.com/metsooutotec

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