Mechanical Engineer - Mining & Metals

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

Working for BBA means being part of a team of talented people who have the passion to succeed and the drive to excel in order to provide first-class service to clients. BBA provides a stimulating and friendly working atmosphere. We focus on building teams with complementary talents and provide employees with a work environment conducive to developing their skills.

BBA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for mine process plants to support our continued growth Central 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.

Type of position: Regular, full-time

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to:

• Lead and participate in conceptual design studies, pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies, and detailed engineering projects.
• Lead and participate in the preparation of plans and specifications and perform detailed engineering based on guidelines for mandates involving heavy machinery, conveyors, pump systems, crushers and metallurgical processes.
• Perform various calculations relative to equipment sizing and design.
• Supervise or carry out design calculations and ensure that plans meet guidelines as well as legal and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients to define their needs.
• Present technical information, concepts or study results.
• Verify and produce files for tenders, specifications and other technical documents.
• Assign and review the work of junior engineers (engineers-in-training), technicians and drafters assigned to projects and assess technical scope.
• Coordinate the work of drafters or other non-professionals, as requested by a senior engineer.
• Ensure that work complies with budgets, schedules, estimates and established procedures.
• Provide assistance to more experienced personnel for the technical aspects of complex tasks.
• Perform technical information surveys, when necessary.
• On occasion, monitor contractors on site.
• Asset: Experience with and knowledge of HVAC and dust handling systems;
• Asset: Experience with and knowledge of Underground mining infrastructure systems (dewatering, compressed air, ventilation, etc.)

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Ability to see beyond established standards
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge
• Rigour and ethical
• Thirst to learn and excel

Overview of certifications and job requirements:

• University degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Member of good standing with the PEO
• At least 5+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in mechanical engineering in the industrial, energy or mining sectors
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks and SmartPlant applications
• Available for short-term (mandatory) and long-term (asset) assignments at client offices or sites in Ontario and Canada
• Major asset: Bilingual (English/French – spoken and written)

At BBA, you get many benefits:

• Custom training and development plans
• Interesting growth opportunities to match your ambitions
• A corporate culture that values expertise
• Access to a leadership program
• Access to a profit-sharing program for all regular employees
• 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. 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 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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