USA, Phoenix
Experience: 4-6 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Mining
Closing: July 18, 2025

Introduction

Brunel has an exciting opportunity for a direct role with our client who is a global leader in the mining and metals industry as a Senior Instrument and Controls Engineer.

What are you going to do 

This position will be located in Phoenix, Arizona on a hybrid schedule which requires virtual collaboration as well as attending in-person meetings in Phoenix or at one of our site locations. Amenities at the office include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration. In-person attendance may vary based on the position and department requirements.

Duties:

  • Review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding Instrumentation and Control Systems during the various stages of a project such as: Feasibility Study, Basic Engineering and Detailed Engineering
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams, resolving technical issues/conflicts and ensuring adherence to project timelines and specifications
  • Supports risk assessments, including PHA/HAZOP,LOPA/SIL assessment and SIL verification and review the safety requirement specifications (SRS)
  • Use of technical judgment in making selections and adaption of engineering alternatives during various stages of project implementation
  • Support the company during the development/preparation of company of company discipline (instrumentation and controls) specification standards
  • Develop both conceptual and detailed Instrumentation and Controls requirements including Instrumentation selection and guidelines to meet project requirements
  • Work with the project team, during various optimization efforts during various stages of project implementation
  • Implement and monitor performance indicators, metrics for measurement of Instrumentation and Controls progress/schedule during various stages of project implementation
  • Prepare weekly/monthly reports to communicate project status and outcomes to stakeholders
  • Collaborate with other disciplines, departments, and company installations/sites to provide technical support and recommendations during various stages of project implementation
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, regulations, and safety guidelines (e.g., ASME, API, ISO, IEC, ISA) various stages of project implementation
  • Proficiency of Smart-Plant Instrumentation Instrument database
  • Generate and review technical reports, specifications, and data sheets to support project implementation
  • Interpreting P&I Drawings, review/checking loop diagrams, schematics, or other field instrumentation drawings

Essential skills and knowledge 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline and five (5) years related experience in engineering relevant to Electrical or Instrumentation and Control OR Master's degree in discipline and three (3) years related experience in engineering relevant to Electrical or Instrumentation and Control
  • Experience with managing and working with Engineering Consultants and Contractors
  • Professional Engineer
  • Smart-Plant Instrumentation

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Engineering degree in Electrical or Instrumentation and Control
  • Instrumentation and Controls engineering experience in a Mineral Processing Industry

What we offer 

Offer:

  • Competitive salary with bonus potential
  • Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits 
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance 
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match 
  • Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Discounted insurance plans for auto, home and pet 
  • Internal progression opportunities