Mineral Processing Leader

BBA Consultants; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual premium programme

Group insurance plan

401(k) retirement plan

Annual paid time off (PTO)

Flexible schedule

Job summary

BBA Consultants is seeking a Mineral Processing Leader in Elko, Nevada. This role provides technical leadership and strategic direction for metallurgical and process design activities across projects. The candidate will lead engineering teams, optimize processes, and mentor junior staff.

Ideal applicants should have 12 to 20 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering, and proficiency in process modeling tools. This position includes competitive benefits such as a 401(k) plan, annual paid time off, and opportunities for mentoring.

Qualifications

• 12 to over 20 years of experience in mineral processing or extractive metallurgy.
• Strong background in process modelling and simulation tools.
• Professional Engineer (PE) in Arizona, Nevada and eligible states.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering activities from studies to commissioning.
• Serve as the technical authority on mineral processing design.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Process optimization

Metallurgical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical, chemical or process engineering

Tools

JKSimMet

Molycop

LIMN

Job description

Mineral Processing Leader

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.

Type of Position

Regular

Responsibilites

• 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 programmes 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical, chemical or process engineering.
• 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).
• 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).

Benefits

• Annual premium programme 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.
• Opportunity to mentor the next generation: investment in people and development.
• Corporate culture that values expertise.
• Participation in innovation projects.
• Promotion of experts (SMEs), both externally and internally.
• Flexible schedule combining office presence and working from home.
• Caring environment where ideas are listened to and no perception of hierarchy.
• Growing business with many opportunities.

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.

Additional Information

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.