Mineral Processing Lead

BBA Consultants; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual premium program

401(k) retirement plan

Group insurance plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BBA Consultants is hiring a Mineral Processing Leader in Phoenix, AZ. In this role, you will lead engineering activities, optimize processes, and contribute to business development. You will mentor junior staff and oversee multidisciplinary teams for project execution.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 12+ years of experience in mineral processing, and proficiency with process simulation tools. BBA offers a flexible work schedule and a commitment to employee development.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in mineral processing or extractive metallurgy.
• Experience leading engineering teams and delivering projects.
• Strong background in process modelling tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for metallurgical design activities.
• Oversee teams to deliver effective solutions.
• Support business development efforts and strengthen client relationships.

Skills

Leadership in process engineering

Project management

Process optimization

Metallurgical testwork

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in metallurgical, chemical or process engineering

Tools

JKSimMet

Molycop

LIMN

Bruno

Metsim

Job description

Mineral Processing Leader

Job available in these locations:

Elko, NV, United States
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Tucson, AZ, United States
Phoenix, AZ, United States

Your future role on our team

As a Mineral Processing Leader, you’ll provide technical leadership and strategic direction for metallurgical and process design activities across all project phases. You’ll oversee multidisciplinary teams, support project execution and ensure that processing solutions are optimized for performance, operability and cost efficiency.

You’ll play a key role in supporting our growth in the U.S. market, particularly in projects involving mineral processing, heap leach and hydrometallurgical processes. You’ll also occasionally visit client sites, support business development efforts and mentor junior engineers to support team growth.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to…

• Lead process engineering activities for projects, from studies through to detailed engineering and commissioning
• Lead or contribute to projects as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Serve as the technical authority on mineral processing and extractive metallurgy design and operation
• Drive process optimization by improving recovery, throughput and operational reliability
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, cost-effective and high-quality solutions
• Advise clients on process design, performance improvement and operational strategies
• Provide guidance on the development and analysis of metallurgical testwork programs to support flowsheet design
• Lead the preparation of key process design deliverables (mass balances, PFDs, P&IDs, design criteria and technical specifications)
• Support business development by contributing to proposals and strengthening client relationships
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers to enhance team capabilities

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Results‑driven
• Desire to motivate and train the next generation
• Inspirational leadership
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge
• Interest in solving the most complex challenges

Summary of certifications and job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical, chemical or process engineering
• From 12 to over 20 years of experience in mineral processing or extractive metallurgy within mining or EPCM environments
• Experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects
• Experience supporting feasibility studies, due diligence work, large‑scale EPCM or capital projects
• Strong background in process modelling and simulation tools (e.g. JKSimMet, Molycop, LIMN, Bruno, Metsim, etc.)
• Professional Engineer (PE) in Arizona, Nevada and eligible states
• Available for occasional to frequent travel (site visits, commissioning)
• Asset: strong experience in heap leach systems (gold, copper or similar)
• Asset: Bilingual (Spanish or French)

An overview of BBA’s total rewards

• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Annual paid time off (PTO)
• Statutory holidays
• Premium for employee referrals

BBA considers many 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 caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy
• A growing business with many opportunities

About BBA

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.