Introduction

We are representing a Tier One mining business seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to join their site-based team in the Pilbara. This is a pivotal role, providing technical leadership and engineering oversight on a high-profile project, while ensuring safety, quality, and compliance standards are upheld.

What are you going to do 

  • Oversee design, review, and validation of electrical and instrumentation plans.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with standards and regulations.
  • Provide technical support across construction, commissioning, and handover.
  • Identify and resolve risks while liaising with project teams and contractors.
  • Lead safety initiatives and mentor junior engineers on site.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (postgraduate qualifications highly regarded).

  • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership (preferred).
  • 7-10 years' experience in E&I engineering, ideally within mining, resources, or heavy industry.
  • Demonstrated site-based project delivery experience across design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
  • Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, WHS regulations, and electrical compliance requirements.
  • Skilled in problem-solving and managing technical risks.
  • Proficiency with electrical design software, drawings, and modelling tools.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and reporting skills.
  • You must have curretn right to work in Australia to be considered for this role

What we offer 

  • Work with a tier one mining business
  • 2:1 FIFO roster
  • Up to $110 per hour + super
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

To apply

Click to apply or email your CV to Michael Shirley at m.shirley@brunel.net

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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.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!