Metso is advancing the education of future mining professionals in the Middle East through a training agreement with Saudi Mining Polytechnic
Metso Corporation’s press release on January 23, 2025, at 09:00 a.m. EET
Metso and Saudi Mining Polytechnic (SMP) institute have signed a training agreement to support mining career development and address the mining labor shortage. Metso will select young Saudi graduates to undergo training services at SMP as per the agreement. This includes training trainees for the Associate Diploma in the specified programs at SMP over one year, with an additional three months of on-the-job training at the customer site.
“A training agreement is an important way to develop the local capabilities and offer opportunities for skill enhancement and career growth for students to meet the growing need for mining professionals in the area. This initiative is a concrete example of Metso’s commitment to community development in Saudi Arabia. Our target is to make the mining industry more appealing to potential new Metso employees by helping to attract and also retain talent,” says Rajneesh Mishra, Vice President, Sales and Service, Middle East area.
SMP is semi-governmental, and the degree is accredited by the Ministry of Education and the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC).
“We are dedicated to training Saudi youth to achieve the highest level of Saudization and job localization in the mining industry. The training agreement with Metso is a significant addition to our partner network. We recognize the labor market needs in the mining industry and are committed to nationalizing jobs in this growing industry,” says Abdullah Amer Alotaibi, Managing Director, Saudi Mining Polytechnic.
Metso has signed several major mining capital projects and life cycle service agreements in the Middle East area over the years. Local workforce capability development and training has become a crucial part of the life cycle service contracts.
Training services offered to customers by Metso Academy
Metso offers training to bridge the knowledge gap between customer personnel, equipment, and operational goals. Through its Metso Academy, led by global experts with decades of experience, Metso provides comprehensive and tailored training programs designed to enhance technical knowledge, safety, reliability, and operational performance. More information on our website.
Further information:
Rajneesh Mishra, Vice President, Services Sales, Middle East, Metso, tel. +97 1502 160 862, email: rajneesh.mishra(at)metso.com
Helena Marjaranta, Vice President, Communications and Brand, Metso Corporation, tel. +358 20 484 3212, email: helena.marjaranta(at)metso.com
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Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial
