Principal Engineer and Expert, Iron Ore Processing

Principal Engineer and Expert, Iron Ore Processing Principal Engineer and Expert, Iron Ore Processing role at BBA Consultants BBA is a well-established private Canadian firm and provides specialized engineering services in the natural resources industry, including iron ore processing. We’re currently seeking a senior engineer with extensive expertise in iron ore processing. The specific sectors of expertise we’re seeking include magnetic processes (low and high intensity), gravity separation (hydroclassifiers and spirals), concentrate drying and dewatering, flotation for production of high purity concentrates, bulk concentrate management, pelletizing, direct reduction processes and operational experience. Your future role on our team We’re proud to define and strive toward the mine of the future and green mining operations. Type of position: Regular Responsibilities: Provide metallurgical expertise for all aspects of projects and studies, including EPCM projects Serve as a discipline lead for studies and supervise the work of junior and intermediate engineers Lead metallurgical tests and guide clients in developing their projects Perform due diligence audits and manage preliminary economic, prefeasibility and feasibility studies within multidisciplinary project teams Promote BBA expertise in the iron ore processing industry Liaise with clients on technical matters and professionally present reports, publications and briefings Design and simulate mineralogical processes Examine and approve mass balances, process design criteria, PFDs, P&IDs, layouts and technical specifications Lead and participate in market analyses for local and worldwide iron ore projects Prepare, review and approve professional qualifications, expressions of interest as well as proposals and service offerings Take on various interdisciplinary technical challenges to ensure factory acceptance tests and the implementation of optimization solutions for processes are performed on time, safely and cost effectively Review, analyze or develop PFDs, P&IDs, technical specifications and evaluations, material land energy balances and process design and operating parameters Assess, select and commission new technology to improve the sustainability, efficiency and profitability of client operations Requirements: Bachelor’s or graduate degree in mineral processing, metallurgy, chemical engineering or mining At least 15 years of experience in mineral processing operations Strong track record of successfully completing projects in the mining and metals industry Qualified person as per CIM standards Ability to travel frequently across Canada and abroad (> 25 %) Canadian Professional engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligible to Advanced level of French and English to collaborate effectively with BBA offices and/or clients outside Québec. What we offer: Annual base salary, based on 37.5 hours weekly, between $150 000 to $205 000 Annual bonification program for all regular employees Onsite mobility premium Access to a time bank Cellphone Program Group insurance plan starting day one including short term and long-term disability insurance Pension Plan Vacation and sick leave Premium offer through the Employee Referral Program BBA 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. Our culture: A corporate culture that values expertise Participation in innovation projects Flexible schedule that combines office presence and telecommuting Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces Growing business with many opportunities Generous pension and insurance plan About BBA: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr