APC Engineer

As an APC Engineer, you are a technical specialist within Metso’s Advanced Process Control (APC) and Intelligent Instruments solutions. Your primary focus is implementing APC for our customers and working with online condition monitoring tools and methods within the assigned market area, while also supporting global projects when required.

Key responsibilities include supporting customers throughout project execution, leading project‑management activities on selected assignments, and measuring and reporting the value that the solutions bring to the customers. The role requires strong process understanding, advanced control expertise, general IT knowledge, excellent communication skills, and regular domestic and international travel.

You will report to the Manager Advanced Control Method and may be located in South Africa, Ghana or France.

• Implement and maintain APC systems, advanced sensing technologies, and data‑driven performance and condition monitoring solutions at remote customer sites until project scope is fully delivered and accepted.
• Design, configure, test, install, and commission APC and monitoring systems both remotely and on‑site.
• Monitor APC and performance systems from the office via secure remote access, performing ongoing analysis, tuning, and optimization.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and analytical tools to support condition‑based and data‑based process insights and measure the value created.

• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers, ensuring clear communication, trust, and professional delivery.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and contribute to product documentation development.
• Conduct customer training on APC systems and monitoring tools.

• Work closely with the Market Area Manager and other APC engineers within the global APC team.
• Support customers within the assigned area and collaborate on cross‑regional and global optimization projects.

• Follow Metso HSE policies and maintain a safe working environment on customer sites and in the office.
• Participate in HSE reviews, risk assessments, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company guidelines.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering/Process Control, or related fields.
• At least 5 years of experience as an APC engineer or in a similar role.
• Technical experience in mineral processing and process control.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with control systems, data systems, and analytical tools.
• Fluent English communication (written & verbal), strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approx. 40 %).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities; self‑motivated and capable of working independently and in teams.

• Knowledge of mineral processing operations in the assigned market area.
• Experience with Metso APC software or comparable APC/digital solutions.
• Understanding of OPC/Modbus protocols, industrial networking, data historians, and online condition monitoring systems.
• Experience with online, remote data collection and data analysis.
• Experience with soft sensors, model‑based control, expert systems, or dynamic process models.

• Customer‑centric mindset, able to translate customer issues/needs into profitable business solutions.
• Good interpersonal, communication, presentation & facilitation skills.
• Adaptability: maintaining effectiveness during major changes in work tasks or the work environment.
• Highly motivated individual with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Team Player with ability to work within a matrix organization.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Prepared to work flexible hours to meet deadlines when required.
• Proficiency and knowledge of personal computing technologies.
• Willingness to learn and continually improve own knowledge base.
• Driven and independent self‑starter focused on meeting or…