Jobs in Chatham Kent, United States

At BBA, we build long-term relationships based on trust with our clients and partners. We offer flexibility, opportunities for advancement and the prospect of having a direct impact on company growth, along with the support of a large corporation.

We are looking for an Intermediate Ventilation Consultant to join our Mining and Geology team. The successful candidate will work on a diverse range of challenging projects as both a standalone consultant and as part of our mining team. The role involves day-to-day mine ventilation responsibilities on a mine site and/or consulting experience, with an interest in business development and client relationships in the base metals / precious metals mining market. The position could be based in our Sudbury or Toronto office.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to…

• Provide mine ventilation design services for underground mine studies (scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, and detailed design)
• Provide on-site assistance to clients via ventilation surveys, audits, and training
• Coordinate mine ventilation projects with the mining team and other engineering disciplines (electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, civil/structural, etc.)
• Prepare and oversee mine ventilation drawings and equipment specifications; assist with procurement
• Prepare CAPEX and OPEX cost estimates and high-level heat load studies
• Manage ventilation components of large and small projects
• Liaise with clients and fan OEMs during selection of ventilation equipment
• Mentor Mining E.I.T.s
• Contribute to proposals and assist with business development
• Author and contribute to mine ventilation study reports

• Undergraduate or Degree in Mining from a recognized university or a Diploma from a recognized technical college
• Minimum of 5 years of underground mining experience in operations and/or consulting
• Member of PEO, OACETT, or eligibility to become a member of a professional association for engineers or technologists
• High proficiency with underground mine ventilation design software such as VentSim
• Understanding of ventilation system control methods and environmental monitoring
• Knowledge of Battery Electric Equipment (BEV)
• Operational experience with ventilation in various underground mining methods (e.g., cut & fill, sub-level stoping, sub-level block caving, block caving)
• Experience in mine ventilation equipment selection and cost estimates
• Experience with mine design software such as Deswik, Datamine, Vulcan, Surpac, or Minesight
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral
• Enthusiasm for business development and firm growth
• Professional communication with colleagues and clients in a technical manner
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including remote locations
• Fluency in English; functionality in a second language (French or Spanish) is an asset

• Annual base salary and annual incentives; comprehensive benefits from day one
• Onsite mobility premium, cellphone program, and group insurance including short-term and long-term disability
• Retirement savings plan and paid vacation/sick leave
• Opportunities for career growth, training and development, and leadership programs
• Collaborative culture with opportunities to contribute to innovation projects

For over 40 years, BBA has been delivering innovative, flexible and sustainable engineering solutions to the Energy and Natural Resources sector. We are a leading private consulting engineering firm with a network of 18 offices. Learn more about us on our LinkedIn page.

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• Full-time

• Design, Consulting, and Engineering

• Mining, Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas