Technology Manager / Specialist, Metals & Mining

at  AFRY

Job Description
We are looking for a Technology Manager / Specialist, Metals & Mining to work together with Mining and Metals technology team. The team is part of our Technology and Process engineering unit and is responsible for mining & metals projects within AFRY Process Industries Division.

Work tasks include:

• Technology expert role in planning and/or execution phases of Clients’ investment projects
• Modelling of metallurgical processes
• Pyrometallurgical process design
• Project sales
• Project management
• Project development of new solutions and ways of working
• Projects from concept development to implementation phase including commissioning and start-up

Technology Manager’s / Specialist’s work is versatile. Depending on your experience and skills profile, your tasks include sales, proposal development, project management, process engineering tasks as well as development in ways of working and client offering.
You are fully supported by multi-skilled colleagues and our international project base provide an opportunity for further professional growth. We are committed to ensure your well-being at work and induct you profoundly to our business.
Your main location will be Vantaa or Oulu but also working at AFRY’s other offices is possible.
Qualifications

In order to succeed in this role, you have

• M.Sc. degree or higher in relevant field (metallurgy, process engineering or inorganic chemistry)
• Several years of hands-on experience of technology development, conceptual & basic engineering, project execution and/or plant operation within the metals & mining industry
• Good understanding in pyrometallurgy
• In the position of a Technology Manager, ability to act as in project manager or in leading expert role in projects.
• In the position of a Technology Specialist, deep knowledge of the field is expected to be able to provide practical solutions for clients
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop new solutions and approaches in a client-oriented manner
• Good command in process modeling tools such as HSC Sim, FactSage, JKSimMet
• Fluency in Finnish and English, both written and spoken

We also appreciate experience in sales and the ability to travel domestic and abroad.
Please tell us more about your strengths in the application letter. We look forward to getting to know you!
Company Description
AFRY is a European leader in engineering, design, and advisory services, with a global reach. We accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society. We are 19,000 devoted experts in infrastructure, industry, energy and digitalization, creating sustainable solutions for generations to come.
Making Future
Additional Information
Why AFRY?
As a stable and growing company, we provide you with a variety of opportunities to develop yourself. At AFRY you will have the possibility to deepen your knowledge in Mining and Metals sector and broaden your expertise to new areas according to your interests and get to work together with the top experts in dynamic and international project environment.
At AFRY we build sustainable future together and develop sustainable solutions that serve not only our clients but also society. The work at AFRY is versatile, interesting and challenging but at the same flexible, allowing you to take care of your work–life balance. We apply flexible working in a hybrid model where possible, taking into account project needs.
We strive to include all new employees to our work community from the first day at AFRY. We are brave, devoted team players, and we wish that you have the same mindset.
Would you like to read more about your future colleagues’ careers? Get to know them on our web page: https://afry.com/en/join-us/get-know-us
Benefits at AFRY
All AFRY employees are supported with lunch, exercise, culture, wellness and commuting benefit. AFRY employees are insured by private accident insurance when working remotely and in spare time. Employees have the right to receive help for taking care of a sick child at home.
The team player spirit strengthens in spare time in hobby clubs depending on the office location. AFRY employees spend time together in cross fit classes, golf clubs and board game clubs. We also encourage our employees to commute by bike. Employees with permanent contract are allowed to have a bicycle benefit in order to choose carbon neutral commuting. Morning porridge is offered to all cyclists at AFRY offices.
Sustainability at AFRY
Sustainability and creating sustainable solutions are at the core of AFRY’s business strategy and all of our operations. By combining the latest technologies and the top expertise of our employees, we create sustainable business to our clients. Read more about sustainability at AFRY: https://afry.com/en/insights/sustainability
Interested?
You can ask for more detailed information from Suvi Rannantie, +358 40 5891985, between August 5th and 8th and/or suvi.rannantie@afry.com. At other times, please contact Marjaana Karhu marjaana.karhu@afry.com
Send your application and CV with salary request by 23.8.2024 and join our team full of experts! Please note that we start processing applications already during the application period and fill the position as soon as the right person is found.
At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we’re making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.
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Position
Technology Manager / Specialist, Metals & Mining
Location
Oulu, Vantaa
Country
Finland
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Work tasks include:

• Technology expert role in planning and/or execution phases of Clients’ investment projects
• Modelling of metallurgical processes
• Pyrometallurgical process design
• Project sales
• Project management
• Project development of new solutions and ways of working
• Projects from concept development to implementation phase including commissioning and start-u

In order to succeed in this role, you have

• M.Sc. degree or higher in relevant field (metallurgy, process engineering or inorganic chemistry)
• Several years of hands-on experience of technology development, conceptual & basic engineering, project execution and/or plant operation within the metals & mining industry
• Good understanding in pyrometallurgy
• In the position of a Technology Manager, ability to act as in project manager or in leading expert role in projects.
• In the position of a Technology Specialist, deep knowledge of the field is expected to be able to provide practical solutions for clients
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop new solutions and approaches in a client-oriented manner
• Good command in process modeling tools such as HSC Sim, FactSage, JKSimMet
• Fluency in Finnish and English, both written and spoke