Intermediate Process Engineer Mining and Metals

BBA Consultants; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm in Canada is seeking an Intermediate Process Engineer to participate in all phases of mining projects. The role involves developing process designs, liaising with clients, and training younger engineers. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and six to ten years of experience in mining. The firm offers competitive salaries starting from $99,318 to $121,389 and various benefits, including a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual premium program

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Registered as a professional engineer.
• Six to ten years of experience in precious metals, base metals and green energy minerals.
• Experience with metallurgical test work planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of mining projects.
• Develop process plant material balance and process design criteria.
• Liaise with clients on a technical level.

Skills

Results-driven

Thirst to learn and excel

Ability to look beyond established standards

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mineral processing, metallurgy or chemical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Process simulation software (e.g. JKSimMet, Bruno, METSIM)

Job description

Intermediate Process Engineer – Mining and Metals

You’ll participate in all phases of mining projects,from prefeasibility studies to commissioning, and operational support. Ourmultidisciplinary team members combine their expertise to carry out high-techprocess simulations and identify the equipment, tools and processes needed. We’recurrently seeking a intermediate engineer to deliver high-quality consultingservices to our clients.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Work with a team of skilled engineers, designers and project support staff
  
• Support a variety of cross-discipline teams to ensure cost effective, safe and timely completion of projects that meet or exceed client expectations
  
• Develop process plant material balance, process design criteria, PFDs, P&IDs and contribute to plant layouts, technical specifications and technical evaluations
  
• Prepare capital and operating cost evaluations
  
• Liaise with clients on a technical level and deliver reports, publications and presentations in a professional manner
  
• Train and share experiences with younger engineers
  
• Participate in business development and corporate growth

Do your qualities and values match ourcorporate culture?

• Results-driven
  
• Thirst to learn and excel
  
• Willingness to work together while having fun
  
• Ability to look beyond established standards
  
• Rigorous and ethical

Summary of certifications and jobrequirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mineral processing, metallurgy or chemical engineering
• Registered as a professional engineer
  
• Six to ten years of experience in precious metals, base metals and green energy minerals
  
• General areas of expertise include metallurgical test work planning and analysis, crushing, grinding, flotation, hydrometallurgy, water treatment, gravity separation, pressure oxidation, heap leaching, CIL/CIP and electrowinning/refining
  
• Strong track record of projects completed successfully in the mining industry
  
• Available for occasional travel to domestic and international destinations
  
• Enthusiasm and capacity for business development and corporate growth
  
• Experience with Microsoft Office and process simulation software (e.g. JKSimMet, Bruno for comminution and METSIM)
  
• Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written (French as a second language would be an asset)
  
• Significant asset: feasibility study and NI 43-101 experience
  
• Asset: interested in process control and optimization
  
• Asset: operations and/or consulting experience
  
• Asset: demonstrated ability in finding innovative solutions to complex metallurgical problems

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual base salary from $99,318 to $121,389
• Annual premium program for regular employees
  
• Onsite mobility premium
  
• Time bank
  
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
  
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
  
• Retirement savings plan
  
• Annual vacation and sick leave
  
• Premium for employee referrals

BBA considersmany factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market,education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment,qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, you get many benefits

• Long-term hiring prospects (not just project-based)
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
  
• Wide playing field, based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management
  
• Participation in innovation projects
  
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
  
• Custom training and development plans
  
• Access to a leadershipprogram

AboutBBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry.

Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support.

Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.