MetOptima Implementation Engineer

The MetOptima Implementation Engineer will be responsible for:

• The execution of all the project phases of deploying the MetOptima solution at the customer sites, including diagnostics, build, implementation, adoption and ongoing improvement. 
• Understanding the customer’s process, evaluating instrumentation, base layer control system and advanced process control system installations and requirements, understanding operational challenges, assist in identify opportunities for improvement and formulating solutions. 
• Providing insight and guidance to the data science team on model development and optimisation strategies. Customize reports per customers’ needs in conjunction with the Platform Engineering team.
• Conducting training and coaching at the customer site and customising the specific training material, as well as monitoring, analysis and reporting on performance and adoption KPIs.
• Providing frequent customisation of Operator Guides to match the customers’ plant environment.
• Guiding the customer to understand the models and optimisation strategy as well as provide ongoing support on the product while addressing the customer’s technical queries.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• BSc/BEng Chemical Engineer
• Advanced Process Control (APC), Base Layer Control, Industrial Networking, Minerals Processing
• 5 Years+ Designing, Installing and Maintaining Advanced Process Control systems in a minerals processing environment
• A post-graduate qualification in control engineering or similar would be advantageous
• Self-driven, independent problem solver
  

Travel Requirements:

• A valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle
• Travel will be required to customer sites for critical project phases