International job opportunities 

Brunel does international recruitment on behalf of many of the mining industries leading companies. We have experienced recruiters in Australia, USA, India and Canada so if you're looking for a job in mining chances are we can help!

Jobs in the field of Mining 

Lead Civil Design Engineer

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 5 years

We are seeking an experienced Lead Civil Design Engineer to join our client, a leading global design and engineering consultancy. This role will focus on delivering a range of sustaining capital projects for key mining clients, including port facilities and non-process infrastructure (NPI). As the Lead Engineer, you will play a key role in the leadership, coordination, and delivery of civil engineering design solutions across multiple high-impact projects. Lead and manage the delivery of civil design projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality outcomes aligned with client expectations and engineering standards. Deliver sustaining capital projects across ports, mining infrastructure, and NPI, including roadways, drainage, earthworks, haul roads, and site civil works. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to civil engineers and designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture. Liaise with clients and key stakeholders to understand requirements, develop innovative design solutions, and ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets. Oversee the development of engineering designs, calculations, and documentation to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with industry standards and regulations. Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams, aligning civil design deliverables with other disciplines (structural, electrical, etc) Monitor project performance, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery. Support the preparation of tender documentation, project proposals, and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders. Engage with clients and contractors, ensuring open communication and issue resolution throughout the project life cycle.

Procurement Officer

Location: Brisbane

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Purchase

Experience: 4 years

Key Responsibilities: Assist in scheduling equipment contract packages and executing the procurement plan. Participate in preparing detailed estimates and control budgets. Prepare commercial terms and conditions for contracts and purchase orders. Conduct surveys for local and international material/equipment availability. Ensure compliance with client procurement policies and legal obligations. Establish Quality Assurance methods and procedures. Coordinate with other disciplines and maintain strong relationships with clients and suppliers.

Contracts Professionals

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Controlling

Experience: 3 years

The successful candidate will work on projects for a Perth based mining business. Contracts will last from 6-18 months Duties will include: Pre-award and post-award contract management Tender formation, negotiation, risk analysis, bid evaluations, and compliance monitoring Handle contract administration, manage disputes, and ensure alignment with company policies, legal standards, and project requirements. Each role collaborates with stakeholders, provides strategic advice, and enhances contract processes to support project efficiency and successful commercial outcomes​

Lead Civil Designer

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 5 years

Lead and manage the civil design process for a variety of sustaining capital projects, including ports, NPI, and haul roads. Oversee local and offshore teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and high-quality project delivery. Provide technical guidance on design tasks, ensuring compliance with project requirements and industry standards. Develop detailed designs using Bentley OpenRoads, MicroStation, and 12D for mining infrastructure. Drive project outcomes through effective planning, problem-solving, and resource management. Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to ensure all deliverables meet timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Review and optimise design workflows and processes for improved efficiency and accuracy.

Auto Electricians

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 3 years

As an Auto Electrician for the Mobile Maintenance department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of drill rigs in the Pilbara. This exciting opportunity allows you to contribute to the maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet of drill rigs, including Epiroc D65, Epiroc PV271, and CAT CMD6310 models, while collaborating with a dedicated team. This position demands a high level of technical expertise, fault-finding skills, and a commitment to safety. Experience working in a fast-paced mining environment is essential, along with excellent communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration within the team. Duties: Maintain large-scale Mining Equipment, with a preference for Epiroc D65, Epiroc PV271, and CAT CMD6310 drills experience Perform diagnostics and fault-finding to ensure optimal performance and reliability of drill rigs Execute workshop and field duties as required, contributing to overall operational efficiency Collaborate effectively with all maintenance teams to achieve 100% schedule compliance and seamless mining operations Adhere to all client and site operational procedures and policies Conduct inspections and repairs on electrical systems while following established procedures and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards Coordinate and communicate effectively with the team to integrate electrical maintenance and repairs into overall operations

Electrical & Control System Engineer

Location: Pilbara

Branche: Mining

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 5 years

Safety-Focused Solutions: Proactively identify and resolve potential issues to maintain a zero-harm environment through technical solutions. Control Systems Development: Design, test, maintain, and upgrade control systems to maximise operational efficiency. Equipment & Process Analysis: Evaluate equipment and processes, ensuring continuous improvement and optimal utilisation. Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with internal teams and external experts to deliver technical solutions for operational support and new projects. Continuous Improvement: Develop process control skills to drive innovative solutions and achieve ongoing business improvements. Design & Innovation: Implement purposeful improvement strategies based on detailed analysis of recurring challenges in process control. System Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance of control system assets, including PLCs, servers, networks, communication devices, and field equipment. KPI Monitoring: Apply a strong understanding of maintenance KPIs to ensure efficient operations and identify improvement areas.

Heavy Diesel Fitters

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 3 years

As an HD Mechanic for the Mobile Maintenance department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of drill rigs in the Pilbara. This exciting opportunity allows you to contribute to the maintenance and repair of a diverse range of drill equipment, with a focus on Epiroc D65, Epiroc PV271, and CAT CMD6310 models, while collaborating with a dedicated team. This position demands a high level of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety. Experience working in a fast-paced environment is essential, along with excellent communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration within the team. Duties: Maintain large-scale Mining Equipment, with a preference fot Epiroc D65, Epiroc PV271, and CAT CMD6310 Perform diagnostics and fault-finding to ensure optimal performance and reliability of equipment Execute workshop and pit duties as required, contributing to overall operational efficiency Collaborate effectively with all mobile maintenance teams to achieve 100% schedule compliance and seamless operation of mining activities Adhere to all client and site operational procedures and policies Conduct inspections and repairs on electrical systems while following established procedures and safety protocols to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards Coordinate and communicate effectively with the team to integrate mechanical maintenance and repairs into overall operations

Experienced Blast Crew

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 2 years

As a Blast Crew Operator, you will be responsible for assisting with the preparation and execution of blasts. You will be required to operate blasting equipment and machinery, load blast holes and ensure that all equipment is properly maintained. You will also be responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient workplace.

Electrical Superintendent

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 5 years

Oversee and coordinate all on-site electrical activities across the project life-cycle to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and within budget. Collaborate with the Construction Manager to develop and manage construction schedules, resources, and budgets related to electrical works. Supervise and manage contractors, ensuring compliance with project standards and statutory requirements. Perform the role of an Appointed Person (Schedule 26), ensuring adherence to safety protocols and electrical regulations. Oversee HV Switching operations and ensure all electrical isolation procedures are conducted safely and efficiently. Monitor work progress, conduct inspections, and ensure high-quality standards across installations and commissioning. Identify and mitigate potential risks, ensuring a proactive approach to problem-solving. Promote continuous improvement and innovation, aligning with the project's decolonisation goals. Manage documentation, including work packs, technical reports, progress updates, and compliance records. Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to site teams and junior staff.

Water Design Engineer - 12 Month Contract - Perth

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 3 years

Key Responsibilities: Conduct hydraulic modeling for water systems including pipelines, borefields, pump stations, ponds, and tanks. Prepare comprehensive work packages with construction drawings, quantity estimates, and scope definition while liaising with key stakeholders. Facilitate project design reviews, field inspections, and ensure compliance with basis of design criteria. Develop final engineering deliverables, such as pipeline schematics, GA's, P&ID's, and select critical equipment. Provide input into capital estimates and perform quantity calculations. Coordinate operational readiness requirements to support seamless project execution. Monitor schedule compliance, escalating potential schedule risks as needed. Offer construction support, handling Technical Queries (TQs) and updating design documentation. Produce equipment data sheets and assess vendor proposals for budget and technical compliance. Ensure designs meet statutory regulations, project standards, and industry best practices. Communicate design progress, changes, risks, and issues with clarity and timeliness. Collaborate and exchange information with other project disciplines effectively.

Heavy Diesel Fitter

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: Production & Manufacturing

Experience: 3 years

As an HD Mechanic for the Mobile Maintenance department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of heavy mobile equipment in the Pilbara. This exciting opportunity allows you to contribute to the maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet of mobile equipment, including Komastu 930E and CAT 793F dump trucks and autonomous mining equipment, while collaborating with a dedicated team. This position demands a high level of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety. Experience working in a fast-paced environment is essential, along with excellent communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration within the team. Duties: Maintain large-scale Mining Equipment, with a preference for Komastu 930E and CAT 793F dump trucks Perform diagnostics and fault-finding to ensure optimal performance and reliability of equipment Execute workshop and pit duties as required, contributing to overall operational efficiency Collaborate effectively with all mobile maintenance teams to achieve 100% schedule compliance and seamless operation of mining activities Adhere to all Fortescue and site operational procedures and policies Conduct inspections and repairs on electrical systems while following established procedures and safety protocols to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards Coordinate and communicate effectively with the team to integrate mechanical maintenance and repairs into overall operations

Project Manager

Location: Perth

Branche: Mining

Expertise: HR & Recruiting

Experience: 5 years

* Lead and manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery within budget and to client specifications. * Engage and manage stakeholders in a complex environment, maintaining a strong focus on client satisfaction. * Oversee budget management and change management processes to ensure project alignment with financial objectives. * Administer commercial and contract management, including reviewing and negotiating contracts. * Review executed contracts to verify compliance with timeframes, milestones, procedures, and budgets. * Allocate and manage resources effectively, ensuring optimal use across different projects. * Monitor team workload and performance, providing support and guidance as needed. Foster and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. * Monitor and address risks throughout the project lifecycle to minimize impact on deliverables and timelines. * Oversee multiple client projects, ensuring successful outcomes while maintaining high levels of quality and client satisfaction.

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Types of jobs in mining 

The Mining sector provides jobs in many technical areas, from design, engineering, maintenance, finance and management. Positions for Project Engineers or Project Managers, chemists, petrologists, geochemists, surveyors, and a variety of mining technicians are readily available for those with an Engineering or Scientific education. Mining workers also gain roles through their high-tech experience and mechanical skills, finding positions such as mechanics, machinists, drafters, electricians, and instrumentation technicians.

Labor shortage and transferable skills 

Mining uses specialized expertise and there is an acknowledged labor shortage in key regions, encouraging the entry of technical professionals from other sectors. Professional Engineers and experienced Project Managers move easily between mining and other heavy industries. With major mining operations in Canada, America, Australia and opportunities opening up in South East Asia and India, experienced professionals may transfer from site to site, bringing highly valued skills to new regions.

 

Careers in mining are also open to people without advanced degrees. High School graduates with a technical or mechanical aptitude go on to become blasters, miners, or construction equipment operators. Entry at these levels can lead to management positions because of the field experience required. Operation of a mining facility requires plenty of support from preparing mining facility sites, administrative workers, all the way to the drivers who fill transportation roles.

Mining jobs Australia 

Brunel regularly recruits and places permanent, contract and temporary workers for leading Australian open cut and underground mining operations, in locations including Kalgoorlie, Pilbara, Goldfields, Bowen Basin, Mt Isa and the Hunter Region.

 

Roster and travel configurations vary between roles, but include Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO), Drive-In Drive-Out (DIDO) and Bus-In Bus-Out (BIBO), with camp accommodation and meals provided at some sites.

 

We recruit for planning, production and maintenance phase roles, from operators and skilled labour, trades, admin and technicians, through to specialist engineers, senior supervisors and project management roles. This includes:

 

  • Frequently occuring operator jobs
  • Haul Truck / Dump Truck Operator
  • Grader Operator
  • Scraper Operator
  • Excavator Operator / Digger Operator
  • Water Cart Operator
  • Compactor Operator
  • Mobile Plant Operator
  • Moxy Operator
  • Multiskill Operator
  • Bogger Operator
  • Nipper Operator
  • Jumbo Operator

 

Drilland blast jobs

  • Blast Hole Drillers
  • Long Hole Driller
  • Shot firers
  • Blast Crew
  • Driller’s Offsider / Driller’s Assistant

 

Trades

  • Auto electrician / HV Electrician
  • Boilermaker
  • HD Mechanic / Heavy Diesel Mechanic
  • Fitter
  • Drill fitter
  • Serviceman
  • Rigger

 

Engineering, white collar and other professions

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Drill and Blast Engineer
  • Mine Production Engineer
  • Supervisor
  • Project Manager
  • E&I Technician / I&E Technician
  • Geologist
  • Metallurgical
  • Surveyor
  • Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
  • Business Analyst
  • Trainer Assessor