Mineral Processing Leader

BBA Consultants; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual premium program

Group insurance plan

401(k) retirement plan

Annual paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

BBA Consultants, based in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a Mineral Processing Leader to provide technical leadership in metallurgical and process design. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, optimizing processing solutions while supporting business development.

The ideal candidate will have 12-20 years of experience in mineral processing and a passion for mentoring the next generation of engineers. A flexible schedule and various benefits, including a 401(k) plan and group insurance, are offered.

Qualifications

• 12-20 years of experience in mineral processing or extractive metallurgy.
• Experience leading engineering teams and complex projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) in Arizona, Nevada, or eligible states.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering activities from studies to commissioning.
• Advise clients on process design and performance improvement.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.

Skills

Leadership in mineral processing

Process optimization

Team mentoring

Problem-solving

Client advising

Education

Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical, chemical or process engineering

Tools

JKSimMet

Molycop

LIMN

Bruno

Metsim

Job description

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.

Type of position: Regular

Key responsibilities

• 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

Core qualities and values

• 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 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)

Benefits

• 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
• 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