Trainees - Mining and Metallurgy (Summer 2010)  [Feb.17, 2010]

Location: Montreal, Canada

Reference Number: 2010-900-0317

Put your talent to work… with BBA!

Are you looking for an internship in Mining or Metallurgy? BBA would like to give you the opportunity to discover the wonderful world of engineering and assist you in expanding your career possibilities.

We have 2 internships of 4 months to fill for the 2010 summer!

BBA is a growing Canadian consulting engineering firm . BBA was founded in 1979 and has over 400 employees. We have a number of branches in the province of Quebec as well as one in British Columbia.

One fact remains: maintaining our market niche relies on new blood. This is why we place a lot of importance on the development of our new recruits that our experienced personnel guide through the many challenges of our projects. In turn, our new recruits become seasoned professionals who guide tomorrow's new recruits and thus ensure the firm's growth and succession.

How does BBA set itself apart? Our work environment is as stimulating as our projects. Our employees appreciate our open and friendly atmosphere, as well as the opportunity to apply their talents and skills in an environment where all members readily share their expertise and knowledge.

BBA is a workplace where ingenuity is appreciated!

Does this offer correspond to your career ambitions? Don’t hesitate and join a consulting engineering firm that is proud of its values and its employees!

By joining our team , your role will be to collaborate with members of multidisciplinary teams (engineers, technicians, drafters and other colleagues) to one or several projects.

The trainee will perform functions related to engineering such as studies, preliminary and detail engineering or commissioning.

Description:

• Apply established calculation and design methods.
• Receive theoretical and practical training on the various work phases in line with his knowledge from formal courses.
• Take part to preparation of reports, specifications, estimates, tenders. Provide assistance for routine inspections or technical surveys.
• Give support to the engineer or technician for performance testing or commissioning.
• Provide assistance for on site work supervision.
• Provide assistance to engineers, designers and technicians in performing tasks requiring accuracy in both calculations and data collection.
• Respect recommended working methods.
• Understand, master and apply the profession's practice guideline.

Skills:

• Ethics and organizational values.
• Proactivity
• Put first things first. and begin with the end in mind.
• Learning on the fly and self-development.
• Standing alone.
• Good communication and interpersonal relationships. skills.
• Adaptability.
• Creativity and innovation in problem-solving.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office and other popular computer applications and databases.
• Minimal knowledge of intranet
• Minimal knowledge of the quality system procedures and directives.
• Ability to understand technical drawings.

Requirements:

Be registered as an undergraduate or graduate university student in Mining and/or Metallurgy engineering.

“BBA has received many awards such as “Défi Meilleurs Employeurs” and has been selected as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies”.

This is but one example of our many initiatives to keep BBA attractive to existing and future employees.

BBA is committed to respect the principles of employment equity for women, Aboriginal people, cultural communities and the visible minority.

Please apply directly on our career page at www.bba.ca

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