Principal Engineer – Underground Mining Job available in these locations: Quebec City, QC, Canada Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC, Canada Montreal, QC, Canada Val d'Or, QC, Canada Rouyn-Noranda, QC, Canada
Position type:Regular
Your future role on our team
At BBA, our reputation is built on technical expertise,a strong culture of commitment and long-term, trust-based relationships withour clients and partners. We offer flexibility, career-growth opportunities andthe chance to make a direct impact on our growth while benefitting from thesupport of a large organization.
As our mining and metals activities continue to grow,we’re seeking a senior mining engineer to join our outstanding Mining andGeology team. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a wide range ofchallenging projects with our mining team.
In this role, you’ll be an underground miningprofessional with an interest in both business development and professionalpractice, and with established client relationships in the base and preciousmetals mining market. You’re a dynamic, creative and innovative mining engineercommitted to delivering high-quality consulting services to a growing client base.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...
Provide mining engineering and design services for underground mine studies, such as scoping, prefeasibility, feasibility, detailed design and NI 43-101 technical reports
Coordinate mining engineering projects with the mining team and other engineering disciplines, such as electrical, mechanical, civil/structural and more
Prepare and oversee preparation of mining engineering drawings
Prepare mining equipment specifications and assist with mining equipment procurement
Prepare CAPEX and OPEX cost estimates
Manage large, multidisciplinary projects (technical, people and/or commercial)
Design mine infrastructures, ventilation systems, backfill systems and mining services
Schedule staff assignments within the department
Work with other BBA offices for project and task assignments
Mentor mining engineering staff
Promote cross selling through new and existing clients
Actively support business development by attending conferences, participating in direct business development activities and managing strategic client relationships
Develop business relationships that will foster repeat business
Help promote BBA’s underground mining and metals services, internally and externally
Help prepare proposals and assist with the business development process
Author and contribute to study reports
Preserve BBA’s professional image by ensuring quality services to clients
Help develop and implement standard underground work methods
Plan, manage and control technical and commercial risks
Ensure effective inter-team, inter-departmental and inter-office coordination
Do your qualities and values match ourcorporate culture?
Entrepreneurial spirit
Results-driven
Desire to motivate and train the next generation
Interest in solving the most complex challenges
Summary of certifications and jobrequirements
Undergraduate or graduate degree in mining or geological engineering from a recognized university
At least 20 years of underground mining experience in operations, engineering and/or project evaluation
Member of PEO or the possibility to become a member of a professional association for engineers
Proficient with underground mining design and planning software packages such as Deswik, Datamine, Vulcan, Surpac or Minesight
Operational and engineering experience with underground mining, cut and fill, bulk mining (VRM), sub-level block caving and block caving
Experience in mine equipment selection, capital cost and operating cost estimates
Knowledge of budgeting, scheduling and financial modelling
Understanding of the various components required to make a mine a successful operation (processing, tailings, infrastructure)
Passion and aptitude for mentoring, training and sharing experiences with other engineers
Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and spoken
Technical and project management skills
Proactive and client oriented
Enthusiasm for prospection and growth of the firm
Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects
Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
Ability to communicate with colleagues and clients in a professional and technical manner
Willingness to travel, both domestically and internationally, for varying durations and, at times, to remote locations
An overview of BBA’s total rewards
Annual premium program for regular employees
Onsite mobility premium
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 considersmany 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
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
About BBA
For over 45 years, we’ve been pushing the boundariesof engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector.At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, fromstrategy to execution.
BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consultingengineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 20 offices. Ourteams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at thelocal, 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 toproviding a workplace where you can be yourself. Job postings are written ingender-neutral language.
Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists tospeak with them directly.
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