Type of position : Regular
Your future role on our team
BBA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead for mine process plants to support our continued growth Western Canada. The selected candidate will play a key role in all phases of engineering projects from front end-studies through to field implementation with a focus on detailed engineering. As a senior member of the mechanical engineering team, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring technical quality, developing new business opportunities, and fostering team development.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to
- Develop mechanical scopes of work, budgets, and proposals
- Perform high level engineering on major mechanical packages such as : crushing and grinding circuits, flotation circuits, leaching circuits, dewatering
- Lead mechanical scope on conceptual design studies, pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies, and detailed engineering
- Be a key team member for small to major brownfield / greenfield mining projects
- Participate in site visits, inspections, condition assessments, commissioning, and testing (site visits will typically be 3-10 days at a time up to twenty-five days a year. These number are negotiable during the interview process)
- Provide mentorship and coaching of junior / intermediate engineers, actively sharing knowledge, and supporting the enhancement of skills within the team
- Foster a culture of having fun at work while producing high quality professional deliverables
- Process plant layout design oversight : Strong asset
Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?
Lifelong learnerTeam player, coach and mentorStrong safety awarenessEnthusiastic about solving technical challenges with collaborative and innovative solutionsAbility to motivate and leadPrefer a company focused on engineering over construction (BBA does detailed engineering and EPCM projects, we do not do EPC projects)Overview of certifications and job requirementsProven track record with strong technical skills as a Mechanical Engineer on mineral process plant projectsAbility to interpret PFD’s and process design criteria from process engineering, oversee plant layouts, mechanical equipment selection, technical bid evaluation and validation and pump sizingUniversity degree in Mechanical Engineering12+ years of relevant engineering experience in the mining sector with a preference for 5+ years in consulting12 to 25 years (pay range based on experience) of relevant engineering experience in the mining sector with a preference for 5+ years in consultingMust be a registered in CanadaValid driver’s licenseAvailable for site work and short-term assignments (3-10 days at a time up to twenty-five days a year)Asset : Site experienceAsset : Experience in base and precious metalsAn overview of BBA’s total rewards
Annual base salary, based on hours weekly, between $130 000 to $210 000Annual bonification program for all regular employeesOnsite mobility premiumAccess to a time bankCellphone ProgramGroup insurance plan starting day one including short term and long-term disability insurancePension PlanVacation and sick leavePremium offer through the Employee Referral ProgramBBA considers many factors to determine the annual base salary such as, but no limited to : Location of the position, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant competencies.
At BBA, you get many benefits
Opportunity to mentor our next generation : we invest in our people and help them developA corporate culture that values expertiseParticipation in innovation projectsPromotion of our experts (SMEs), both externally and internallyAccess to a profit-sharing program for all regular employeesBe part of a growing business with many opportunitiesFair utilization / productivity targets that allow for innovation, business development, operations, training and unassigned timeAboutBBA
For over 40 years,
we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the
Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible
and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of
Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice
(PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects
that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard and valued. Every day.
Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA one of Canada’s .
We have unique
talents, and we’re committed to providing a .
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