Engineer, Pyrometallurgical Processes

bba; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Toronto is seeking a Process Engineer in Pyrometallurgical Processes. This role involves providing high-quality consultancy services to clients in high-temperature metallurgical operations. Ideal candidates should have over seven years of experience, strong analytical skills, and a degree in metallurgy or chemical engineering. You will engage in process design, simulations, and business development initiatives to modernise existing processes. A passion for mentoring junior engineers is also valued.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in pyrometallurgical design.
• Experience in high-temperature process simulation or design.
• Ability to register as a professional engineer in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality consulting services in pyrometallurgical processes.
• Develop and present process solutions to clients.
• Design metallurgical flowsheets and run process simulations.
• Serve as a technical link with clients and help prepare proposals.

Skills

Team player

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Creative and innovative

Client-oriented

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in metallurgy or chemical engineering

Tools

Process simulation tools

Job description

Type of position: Regular

Our future role on the team BBA is currently seeking an engineer in Pyrometallurgical Processes to provide high quality consulting services to its growing client base in high‑temperature metallurgical operations. As a Process Engineer, you’ll help develop process solutions and participate in studies aimed at defining new processes or supporting business development initiatives to modernise and decarbonise existing processes worldwide. You must have at least seven (7) years of experience in pyrometallurgical design and be able to explain and present your designs to client teams. Your practice will include designing complex metallurgical flowsheets and running simulations for operations, such as drying, pre‑reduction, pre‑heating, roasting, smelting, converting and fire refining. You’ll also need knowledge or experience in raw material handling and in managing process gases and fugitive emissions. Knowledge of acid plants and electrorefining would be an asset.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to…

• Be an active member of a multidisciplinary team specialised in high‑temperature engineering
• Tackle a range of multidisciplinary technical challenges to help deliver profitable, safe and timely completion of plant audits and process‑optimisation solutions
• Help evaluate, select and commission new technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and profitability of client operations
• Help prepare proposals
• Serve as a technical link with clients and present reports, publications and presentations
• Develop a network of contacts with suppliers and clients

Do your qualities and goals match the BBA culture?

• Be a team player and communicate well within a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Have strong analytical skills with a keen interest in and solid understanding of high‑temperature metallurgical processes
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for business development and growth, with a commitment to generating value‑adding opportunities
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills, both spoken and written
• Work independently and adapt easily to change
• Be creative and innovative in proposing solutions
• Be proactive and client‑oriented
• Have a passion and talent for training and mentoring junior engineers, and be open to being mentored yourself in a spirit of knowledge sharing
• Be willing to get involved in university‑level activities to help develop pyrometallurgy skills in North America

The experience you bring

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in metallurgy or chemical engineering from a recognised university
• At least seven (7) years of experience in pyrometallurgical design and development in base, precious or specialised metals
• Experience in high‑temperature process simulation or design, with a strong desire to keep up to date with design tools
• Ability to register as a professional engineer in Canada
• Active participation and representation of BBA at conferences and university events
• Occasional travel within Canada or abroad required

About BBA

For over 40 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 15 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels. Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA a Canada’s Best Employer and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written in gender‑neutral language. Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.