Senior Mining Engineer

Type of position:
Régulier

Your future role on our team
BBA is seeking a dynamic, creative and innovative mining engineer and team leader who can provide quality consulting services to our expanding client base in South America.

You'll report to our Engineering Manager and lead our team of mining engineers and geologists in the Santiago, Chile office.

BBA offers flexibility, opportunities for advancement and a chance to make a real impact on the value chain of a growing business, while benefitting from the support and opportunities of a major corporation.

The role is a mix of technical project-based work, team leadership and business development.

With us, you'll get the opportunity to…

• Carry out mine design, planning and cost estimation for project development studies, including PEA's PFSs and FSs
• Provide engineering support to mining operations
• Supervise, mentor and coach team members, assigning responsibilities, defining work methods and allocating resources
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines
• Promote BBA's mining and geology engineering services by participating in professional conferences and work groups
• Develop new business relationships and lead or support proposal preparation
• Work with the mining engineering and geology teams in Canada to share resources, support business development and expand BBA's capabilities and service offerings

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Team player and collaborative spirit
• Passion and ability to mentor, train and share experiences with other engineers
• Proactive and client-oriented
• Focus on quality
• Autonomous and adaptable
• Creative and innovative in providing solutions

Overview Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• University degree in mining engineering from a recognized university
• At least 10 years of experience in mining operations or consulting
• Experience managing or leading a team
• Experience in open-pit mining (underground mining experience would be a bonus)
• Familiar with mine design software, preferably MineSight (Hexagon MinePlan 3D) or Deswik
• Present at our Santiago office at least three days each week
• Ability to travel occasionally to Canada and abroad
• Ability to communicate in English

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 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 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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