Engineer, Pyrometallurgical Processes

Type of position:
Regular

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BBA is currently seeking an engineer in Pyrometallurgical Processes to provide high quality consulting services to its growing client base in high-temperature metallurgical operations.

As a Process Engineer, you'll help develop process solutions and participate in studies aimed at defining new processes or supporting business development initiatives to modernize and decarbonize existing processes, worldwide.

You must have at least seven (7) years of experience in pyrometallurgical design and be able to explain and present your designs to client teams. Your practice will include designing complex metallurgical flowsheets and running simulations for operations, such as drying, prereduction, preheating, roasting, smelting, converting and fire refining. You'll also need knowledge or experience in raw material handling and in managing process gases and fugitive emissions. Knowledge of acid plants and electrorefining would be an asset.

With us, you'll get the opportunity to...

• Be an active member of a multidisciplinary team specialized in high-temperature engineering
• Tackle a range of multidisciplinary technical challenges to help deliver profitable, safe and timely completion of plant audits and process-optimization solutions
• Help evaluate, select and commission new technologies that improve the safety, efficiency and profitability of client operations
• Help prepare proposals
• Serve as a technical link with clients and present reports, publications and presentations
• Develop a network of contacts with suppliers and clients

Do your qualities and goals match the BBA culture?

• Be a team player and communicate well within a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Have strong analytical skills with a keen interest in and solid understanding of high-temperature metallurgical processes
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for business development and growth, with a commitment to generating value-adding opportunities
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills, both spoken and written
• Work independently and adapt easily to change
• Be creative and innovative in proposing solutions
• Be proactive and client-oriented
• Have a passion and talent for training and mentoring junior engineers, and be open to being mentored yourself in a spirit of knowledge sharing
• Be willing to get involved in university-level activities to help develop pyrometallurgy skills in North America

The Experience You Bring

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in metallurgy or chemical engineering from a recognized university
• At least seven (7) years of experience in pyrometallurgical design and development in base, precious or specialized metals
• Experience in high-temperature process simulation or design, with a strong desire to keep up to date with design tools
• Ability to register as a professional engineer in Canada
• Active participation and representation of BBA at conferences and university events
• Occasional travel within Canada or abroad required

An overview of BBA's total rewards

• Annual base salary
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Onsite mobility premium (to be removed for environment-related positions)
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• 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

• Long-term hiring prospects (not just project-based)
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• Wide playing field, based on your interests, from technical and team management to project management
• Participation in innovation projects
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Custom training and development plans
• Access to a leadership program

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 15 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow's industry at the local, national and international levels.

Our people's passion and excellence make BBA a Canada's Best Employer and one of Canada's Best Managed Companies .

We have unique talents, and we're committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself . Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.

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