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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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: PR-302414

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Corporate recruiter

Faith Alvarez

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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