Manager, Technical Services
About this role
We are looking for a Manager, Technical Service to join our Experimental Research team in the Minerals business area. In this role, you will lead the Technical Service and Maintenance Operations at Metso’s Research Center, ensuring the development, maintenance, and operational readiness of research equipment, laboratories, and pilot plant facilities that support metallurgical and minerals processing testing.
You will report to the Director, Experimental Research, and the role location is Pori, Finland.
Team you will belong to
You will lead the Technical Service team within Experimental Research. The team is responsible for constructing and modifying test rigs and machinery used in hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, and minerals processing research, while also maintaining laboratory and pilot plant facilities.
As a member of the Experimental Research management team, you will work closely with research teams and laboratories like, engineering, maintenance, and external partners to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations that enable research activities and technology development.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Research Center’s Technical Service and Maintenance Operations.
- Develop and continuously improve Technical Service processes, efficiency, capabilities, and ways of working.
- Manage and develop external resources, including contractors, engineering partners, and other collaborators.
- Support, maintain, and develop research equipment, laboratory facilities, and pilot plant infrastructure.
- Oversee technical projects related to equipment modifications, upgrades, and new installations.
- Contribute to the leadership and development of the Experimental Research organization as a member of the Experimental management team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master´s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead teams and develop operations in an industrial environment.
- Strong experience with process-industry equip