Introduction

Brunel is currently recruiting for a Director, Instrumentation Effectiveness on behalf of a leading global organization within the mining and natural resources sector. This strategic leadership role is responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide instrumentation reliability and lifecycle management programs across multiple operations throughout the Americas.

What are you going to do 

Brunel is currently recruiting for a Director, Instrumentation Effectiveness on behalf of a leading global organization within the mining and natural resources sector. This strategic leadership role is responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide instrumentation reliability and lifecycle management programs across multiple operations throughout the Americas.The successful candidate will drive instrumentation standards, asset reliability, maintenance excellence, and technology adoption to ensure safe, efficient, and data-driven operations. This position partners closely with site operations, maintenance, engineering, and reliability teams to establish best practices, improve equipment performance, and optimize instrumentation strategies across a complex operating environment.

Essential skills and knowledge

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation Engineering, or related field with 15+ years of mining, processing, or heavy industrial maintenance experience; or a Master's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience.
  • Proven maintenance leadership experience in large industrial environments.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation, process controls, calibration, commissioning, and communication networks.
  • Experience with SAP, CMMS platforms, reliability programs, and RCFA methodologies.
  • Working knowledge of ISA standards, VFDs, and applicable industrial safety regulations.
  • Strong project management, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading instrumentation, electrical, or controls-focused capital projects.
  • Six Sigma, Lean, or continuous improvement experience.
  • Strong technical communication and change management capabilities.

What we offer 

  • Competitive compensation and incentive opportunities.
  • Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
  • Professional development and career growth within a global organization.
  • Hybrid work environment with exposure to large-scale operations.

Closing: 22 October 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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