Introduction

Brunel has an exciting long-term contract job opportunity for a Commissioning Area Manager supporting our client who is a leading global mining and metals company.

This contract position will work on-site in Bagdad, Arizona, the working week is Monday through Friday, on a 4-week on-site/1-week at home not working rotational schedule. Travel accommodations, transportation, and a monthly stipend will be included.

What are you going to do 

The Commissioning Area Manager is responsible for managing all commissioning activities within a defined plant area or system scope. This role ensures safe, efficient, and timely execution of pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities across multiple disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, I&C, Process).

The Area Manager acts as the focal point for coordination between construction, commissioning, vendors, and operations, ensuring systems are successfully handed over in line with project schedule, safety, and quality requirements.

Essential skills and knowledge

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related discipline) (or equivalent 5 years of field experience)

Experience

  • Minimum 12-18 years of experience in EPC or industrial projects
  • At least 5-8 years in commissioning leadership or area management roles
  • Proven experience in complex plant commissioning and start-up
  • Experience in sectors such as mining, oil & gas, power, or smelting

Soft Skills

  • Strong leadership and team management capability
  • Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to work under pressure during critical commissioning phases.

What we offer 

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits include medical, dental and vision that will begin on your first day of employment. 401K matching - 50% match, up to 3%.

If candidate is not local to the area, client will provide accommodations and travel for a 4 week on, 1 week off not working rotation, along with monthly stipend for living expenses.

Closing: 26 July 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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