Director, Process Engineering & Automation Strategy

Mackinnon Bruce International; Arizona; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackinnon Bruce International seeks an experienced Director of Process Engineering, Automation & Instrumentation to lead engineering strategy and technical delivery across major capital projects in the mining and metals sector. This senior role oversees process engineering, automation and instrumentation through design, construction, commissioning and ramp-up.

The successful candidate will drive engineering excellence, build high-performing multidisciplinary teams and ensure projects meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in process engineering, automation, instrumentation, or process control in a complex industrial environment.
• At least 5 years of engineering leadership or team management experience.
• Experience supporting and delivering large-scale capital projects.
• Knowledge of advanced process control, plant optimisation, and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering, automation and instrumentation across multiple large-scale capital projects.
• Develop engineering strategies, standards and best practices aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee process design, plant optimisation, throughput, recovery and operational efficiency.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams, allocating resources across concurrent projects.
• Provide technical oversight throughout design, construction, commissioning and start-up.
• Drive process safety, risk management and compliance with engineering standards and regulations.
• Oversee instrumentation and control system strategies, including DCS, PLC and SCADA integration.
• Champion advanced process control, digital technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations, project delivery teams and external engineering contractors to achieve safety, cost, schedule and performance objectives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Mackinnon Bruce International seeks an experienced Director of Process Engineering, Automation & Instrumentation to lead engineering strategy and technical delivery across major capital projects in the mining and metals sector. This senior role oversees process engineering, automation and instrumentation through design, construction, commissioning and ramp-up.

The successful candidate will drive engineering excellence, build high-performing multidisciplinary teams and ensure projects meet