Field Service Technician, Automation
- Burlington, ON, Canada
$90,000 to $110,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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- $90,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
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Original job description
Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.
Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.
This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.
Job posting end date: 10/30/2026
Introduction
We are looking for a Field Service Automation Technician to join our Field Services Beneficiation Team. In this role, you will install, commission, start up, optimize, troubleshoot, maintain, and support Metso's advanced analyzer and automation systems at customer sites across the mining and industrial sectors. Your work will directly contribute to customer productivity, equipment performance, operational reliability, and long-term asset optimization.
You will report to the Manager, Field Service - Beneficiation Canada.
This role is based in Sudbury or Greater Toronto area, with flexible work arrangements determined by business and customer requirements. Applicants residing outside of Canada must be willing and able to relocate.
This role includes significant travel to customer sites across Canada and occasional international travel. Travel frequency may range from one to five customer visits per month, with assignments lasting from several days to multiple weeks.
Team you will belong to
You will join a team of highly skilled field service and automation professionals focused on supporting Metso's installed base of analyzer, instrumentation, and process control systems within the mining and mineral processing industries.
Our team plays a key role in helping customers maximize equipment performance, improve process efficiency, and achieve operational excellence through reliable field service support and technical expertise. We share a commitment to safety, customer success, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality service solutions.
We collaborate closely with customers, product line specialists, engineering teams, service coordinators, sales teams, and global technical experts. Our team operates across Canada and works within a global organization where open communication, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning are core to our success.
What You'll Do
- 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.
- 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).
At Metso, you will combine meaningful work with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. You'll be part of a global team where collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning are part of everyday work.
We support your growth and wellbeing by offering:
- Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry.
- Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services.
- Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
- Flexibility: Flexible working arrangements that support productivity and work-life balance.
- Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities.
- Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive.
- Competitive benefits plan
- Healthy living rewards
- Mental wellbeing services
- Annual leave starting at 15 days per calendar year
- Engagement surveys
- Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets
Want to rise above the possible with us? Click "Apply now" to submit your application.
For more information, please contact: Deidre Largent, Talent Acquisition Specialist at deidre.largent@metso.com
We review applications on an ongoing basis and may begin interviews before the application deadline.
Physical And Work Environment Requirements
This role includes physical work requirements related to working in mining, industrial, processing plant, and heavy industrial environments. The successful candidate must be willing to participate in site-specific medical evaluations and drug and alcohol testing where required for customer site access.
We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role.
For positions that may be performed in Ontario, the expected salary range is $90,000.00 – $110,000.00 CAD per year. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on skills, experience, and role-related qualifications. Compensation for roles performed outside Ontario will be determined in accordance with applicable local laws and market conditions.
Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people
Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.
Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.
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Responsibilities
Install, commission, optimize, troubleshoot, and maintain analyzer, instrumentation, sampling, and automation systems at customer sites. Investigate equipment and process issues, support customer control-system integration, provide training, document service activities, and identify opportunities for upgrades and other Metso services.
Requirements
Applicants need a diploma, certification, trade qualification, or equivalent experience in automation, instrumentation, electrical engineering technology, or a related discipline, plus at least five years of relevant industrial experience. They must have strong troubleshooting and technical documentation skills, a valid driver's license and passport, and be willing to travel extensively; French, Metso equipment experience, and knowledge of Linux, networking, cybersecurity, PLCs, and DCS platforms are advantageous.
Skills
- Industrial Automation
- Instrumentation
- Process Control
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Industrial Networking
- PLC And DCS Integration
- Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Commissioning And Startup
- Equipment Optimization
- Root Cause Analysis
- Customer Training
- Technical Documentation
- Linux Systems
- Cybersecurity
- Industrial Communications Protocols
- Customer Service
Benefits
- Competitive Benefits Plan
- Healthy Living Rewards
- Mental Wellbeing Services
- Annual Leave Starting At 15 Days
- Global Incentive Program
- Wellbeing Programs
- Occupational Healthcare
- Performance-Based Incentives
- Learning And Development Opportunities
- Mentoring
- Internal Mobility
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Deidre Largent
Hiring contact email
deidre.largent@metso.com
Categories
- Engineering
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Technology
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Field Service
- Automation
- Instrumentation
- Process Control
- Mining
- Mineral Processing
- Particle Size Instruments
- Online Stream Analyzer
- OSA/Courier
- Sampling Systems
- Sample Preparation
- Vacuum Systems
- Electrical Systems
- PLC
- DCS
- Industrial Networking
- Industrial Communications
- Linux
- Cybersecurity
- Commissioning
- Startup
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Root Cause Investigation
- Technical Drawings
- Wiring Diagrams
- Electrical Schematics
- Customer Training
- Equipment Optimization
- OEM Spare Parts