Lead Process Engineer

BBA Consultants; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 121,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite mobility premium

Time bank

Cellphone fee reimbursements

Group insurance plan

Job summary

BBA Consultants is seeking a Lead Mineral Processing Engineer for its Mining and Geology team. The role covers all project phases from prefeasibility to commissioning, leading cross-disciplinary teams, performing high-tech process simulations, and guiding equipment and process selections.

Strong leadership and communication are essential for client interactions and internal mentoring. You will oversee process plant design, cost evaluations, and technical reporting while contributing to business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mineral processing, metallurgy or chemical engineering.
• Registered as a professional engineer (P.Eng.).
• Over ten years of experience in mineral processing or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-discipline teams for cost-effective, safe, timely project delivery to meet client expectations.
• Review and approve process plant material balances, PFDs, P&IDs, layouts, and technical specs.
• Prepare operating cost evaluations and liaise with clients on technical reports and presentations.
• Create and review proposals; mentor younger engineers and support business development.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Business development

Travel readiness

Education

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

Professional engineer (P.Eng.)

Tools

Process simulation software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Process Engineer

Job available in these locations:

Vancouver, BC, Canada Calgary, AB, Canada Edmonton, AB, Canada Trail, BC, Canada

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

Our Mining and Geology team is seeking a Lead MineralProcessing Engineer to contribute to every mining project phase, fromprefeasibility studies to commissioning. Members of our multidisciplinary teampool their expertise, carry out high-tech process simulations and determine theequipment, tools and processes needed. There are many opportunities tocollaborate with technical experts, mentor and share knowledge, and grow anddevelop.

An overview of your mandates and responsibilities

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

Do your qualities and values match ourcorporate culture?

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Results-driven
  
• Thirst to learn and excel
  
• Willingness to work together while having fun

Summary of certifications and jobrequirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mineral processing, metallurgy or chemical engineering
• Registered as a professional engineer
• Over ten years of experience in mineral processing such as gold, copper, coal, green energy materials (lithium, graphite, etc.) or base metal operations and/or design
• 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 successfully completed projects 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
• Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written
• Significant asset: feasibility study and NI 43-101 experience
• Asset: excellent communication skills in French, both spoken and written
• Asset: interested in process control and optimization
• Asset: operations and/or consulting experience
• Asset: demonstrated ability to find innovative solutions to complex metallurgical problems

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual base salary from $121,000 to $148,300
• 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

• Opportunity to mentor our next generation: We invest in our people and help them develop
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Participation in innovation projects
• Promotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internally
• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
• A growing business with many opportunities

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 people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies , and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves.

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.