Mining - Global Recruitment and Mobility Agency

Industry Challenges

The Mining industry is going through a rapid transition to adapt to the future; from traditional mining to autonomous mining by developing smarter, more precision-focused, and data-driven processes. Encapsulating social, environmental, technological and geopolitical challenges such as talent scarcity, complex safety challenges, digital transformation, localisation of supply chains and the impact of climate change. Innovation is key to remaining successful and ensuring safety and sustainability policies drive future strategies.

45+

Years’ Experience Providing Talent and Solutions to Mining Projects Globally

5,000+

Talented Specialists Placed with Mining Projects Worldwide

100,000+

Mining Specialists in our Network

Our Solutions

Find the best specialists and customised services

The future of Mining and the potential impact it will continue to have on society depends on highly skilled specialists working together to reach sustainable goals, to rise to ongoing challenges, and to discover smarter ways to extract essential materials. Our global network of over 5,000 Mining specialists operates as a seamless extension of our clients’ businesses in a compliant and efficient manner. This allows our clients to concentrate on the progress of their projects, operations, and key areas such as safety and productivity.

Brunel’s extensive recruitment-related services are designed to provide our clients with total talent solutions. We deliver to all stages of a project lifecycle including geological exploration, feasibility studies, construction, commissioning, production, operations, maintenance, rehabilitation and decommissioning. Brunel’s specialists have the experience and the skills required to adapt and change to future technologies and lead projects to success.

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Our Services

Recruitment: People & Talent

Contracting & Secondment
Permanent/Direct Recruitment
Talent Acquisition
Technical Training
Career Industry Training
Staff Secondment
Maintenance Excellence Training

Logistics: Global Mobility & Travel

Global Mobility & Immigration
New Location Start-up and support in remote areas and regions

Technical: Project Support & Setup

Project Management
Statement of Work (SoW)
Third Party (TPI) Vendor Inspection

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The Brunel Advantage

Discover our services

Since 1975, our mission has always been to connect specialists to exciting career opportunities, to support the development of these careers, and to offer fair and equal employment. This has enabled us to create a truly sustainable and durable business model. As a global company, we take our social responsibility seriously and have defined key commitments across our ESG policy that contribute to a healthier planet and a better future for generations to come.

Responsibility is embedded in our DNA and inspires unyielding determination to accomplish reliable and sustainable results for our clients. We offer:

Immediate access to specialists with exceptional skill-sets
Global and regional operational offices
The highest safety and compliance standards

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Mining specialists in Australian landscape

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Proven expertise in:

Feasibility Studies, Design & Engineering
Mining Operations & Production
Environmental, ESG & Heritage
Construction & Commissioning
Fixed & Mobile Plant Maintenance
Drill & Blast
Health, Safety & Quality

Project Controls & Project
Management
Commercial & Contracts
Supply Chain Management
Geoscience & Metallurgy
Reclamation & Remediation
Information, Security, Technology &
Communications (ISTC)

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Talented Specialists Powering the Future of Mining

Brunel’s passion for people is our inspiration to connect talented specialists with our valued clients. By doing so, both parties have the opportunity to develop and drive the boundaries of innovation and business success to the next level.

Engaging Brunel guarantees high-quality workforce solutions underpinned by experience and integrity. Our ongoing commitment to the professional development of our people ensures that you not only have the skills you need today but also benefit from their progressive growth as we reach toward a brighter, smarter future together.

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Job openings in Mining

Metallurgist

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 1 years

Are you ready to join a forward-thinking mining start-up that's redefining how copper is produced through cutting-edge, in-situ recovery (ISR) and SX/EW technology. As a Metallurgist, you'll play a hands-on role in copper recovery, process optimization, and metallurgical testing-from wellfield to cathode. This is the perfect opportunity for someone early in their metallurgy career who wants to grow with a team that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. What You'll Do:* Conduct metallurgical test work and solution characterization to optimize copper recovery and process efficiency.* Support lab-scale leaching and SX/EW trials to improve performance and cathode quality.* Monitor plant operations, troubleshoot process challenges, and track key performance metrics.* Collaborate closely with operators, engineers, and technicians to ensure safe, consistent production.* Prepare data summaries and technical reports for ongoing process improvements.

Electrician - Water Services

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 1 years

Key Responsibilities Perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance across water services infrastructure, including borefields, pump stations, and associated facilities. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify faults across low voltage electrical systems to minimise downtime and maintain system availability. Maintain and repair electrical equipment such as: Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) Bore and transfer pumps Diesel generators Monitoring and control systems (including instrumentation and telemetry) Motor control centres (MCCs) Respond promptly to breakdowns and operational issues, ensuring safe isolation, fault identification, and return to service. Conduct statutory inspections, testing, and compliance activities in accordance with Australian Standards, site procedures, and legislative requirements. Complete maintenance documentation, defect reports, and work orders accurately within site CMMS systems. Work collaboratively with mechanical, operations, and water management teams to support system performance and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety leadership, and compliance with site safety management systems.

Commissioning Superintendent

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 5 years

As the Commissioning Superintendent, you will lead the planning and execution of commissioning activities, ensuring all systems and infrastructure are safely energised, tested, and transitioned from construction to operational readiness. You will provide strong technical leadership across commissioning, safety, documentation, and stakeholder coordination, working closely with construction, operations, engineering, and vendor teams to deliver successful outcomes. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders to build strong relationships and drive the successful delivery of key responsibilities, including: Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage all commissioning activities in line with project, operational, and regulatory requirements Plan, coordinate, and allocate commissioning resources including engineers, trades, vendors, and specialist personnel Review and approve Inspection and Test Records (C1-C5), Construction Verification Certificates, and readiness documentation Manage Commissioning Work Packs, drawings, and documentation in accordance with CMS, SDRL, and CDMS requirements Develop, review, and approve Commissioning Test Procedures and support Operational Test Procedures Define systemisation boundaries, start-up sequences, and commissioning pathways Oversee FAT, SAT, and onsite commissioning testing alignment Lead commissioning of HV electrical systems, protection systems, SCADA, load and charger management systems, and network integration Plan and execute safe energisation activities, including HV isolations, permits, and switching plans Identify, assess, and manage commissioning risks through HAZOPs, TBRAs, CRAWs, and SIMOPS planning Approve Notices of Energisation, discipline acceptance certificates, and HV switching documentation Conduct punch list walkdowns and ensure timely close-out of defects and incomplete works Oversee change management during commissioning, ensuring impacts are assessed and approved Work closely with construction teams to support handover and transition to commissioning Coordinate with operations teams for switching, asset handover, and operational readiness Ensure High Voltage Operators and SMEs are trained, authorised, and ready for commissioning activities Provide clear reporting on commissioning progress, risks, and readiness Ensure all activities align with safety regulations, Australian standards, and codes of practice

Planner

Location: Phoenix

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Planning & Testing

Experience: 4 years

This contract position will work both from home and on-site with regular visits to the Arizona sites. Prefer someone local to Arizona. While a hybrid rotation is intended, more time will need to spent on these sites at the beginning (possibly 2/3 full std rotations), until fully up to speed with the sites/projects, our systems and processes About the Role Manages and oversees scheduling function within project controls functional area for moderate to high-risk capital engineering and construction projects. Responsible for project planning and scheduling, monitoring, progress measurement, risk management and reporting. Manages planning team members reporting to the Project Controls Manager. Participates in establishing operating policies to mitigate risk. Provides guidance and consultation for project team members. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Duties: Guide and direct resolution of project difficulties and complex project control issues. Strong analytical skills required to review all project controls information and ensure accuracy as well as identify issues, concerns, and potential mitigations Interact with the Project Management team and corporate team in the development of the project schedule and participate in regular project meetings. Gather information, conduct analysis, and prepare reports and presentations of information to communicate potential issues and concerns as needed on the project. Integrate multiple schedules into a master project schedule. Identify, determine, and communicate design changes, scope changes, schedule slippages and potential impacts and participate in the identification of mitigations. Ensure trends of cost and schedule are identified, well documented and ensure the change management process is followed and communicate and suggest corrective actions Coordinate with cross functional team in project setting, ensure project controls team members are interfacing with engineering, procurement, contracts and construction on concepts and relationships to the scope of work. Manage project baseline process for schedule and participate in progress measurement as well as forecasting of final schedule throughout the project. Ensure all planning is conducted in accordance with company standards and procedures and that schedule version control processes, policies, and procedures are followed. Analyze critical path and constraints to determine effect of changes to schedule and recommend mitigations and potential workarounds Participate in risk management; this includes identification, documentation, mitigation and tracking of potential risks on the project. In addition, determine potential schedule/progress impacts of potential risks as they are identified Mentor and lead other project planner/scheduling members, ensure project planning team is staffed appropriately, conduct regular staff performance reviews, and manage any staffing issues that may arise Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slippages identified in schedule

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Industry Challenges

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5,000+

100,000+

Our Solutions

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Our Services

Recruitment: People & Talent

Logistics: Global Mobility & Travel

Technical: Project Support & Setup

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The Brunel Advantage

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Proven expertise in:

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Talented Specialists Powering the Future of Mining

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Job openings in Mining

Metallurgist

Electrician - Water Services

Commissioning Superintendent

Planner

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Read more about Mining

Recruitment: People & Talent

Logistics: Global Mobility & Travel

Technical: Project Support & Setup

The Brunel Advantage

Proven expertise in:

Talented Specialists Powering the Future of Mining

Job openings in Mining

Metallurgist

Electrician - Water Services

Commissioning Superintendent

Planner