Electrical Engineer

Brunel; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

100% covered employee and family benefi

Job summary

Brunel is partnering with a mining client to hire an Electrical Engineer for an on-site role in Arizona. The position focuses on supporting copper recovery operations through design, maintenance, and optimization of electrical power distribution, automation, and control systems.

The successful candidate will work with Operations, Maintenance, and Project teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient electrical systems, while driving continuous improvement and compliance with NEC/IEEE/OSHA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 3–5+ years of electrical engineering experience in mining, metals processing, heavy industrial environments.
• Experience with electrical power distribution, automation, instrumentation, and process control systems.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA platforms, including Siemens and Allen-Bradley.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Design, review, and support electrical systems including MV/LV distribution, MCCs, switchgear, transformers, and VFDs.
• Lead installation, testing, commissioning, and startup of electrical systems for plant upgrades and capital projects.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC/SCADA, instrumentation, and HMI interfaces.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Process Engineering, and Project teams to ensure safety and reliability.
• Support energy efficiency and reliability improvements across the site.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

SCADA systems

Job description

Brunel is currently partnering with our mining client who is seeking an Electrical Engineer for direct hire in Arizona.

The Electrical Engineer will support the operation, reliability, and continuous improvement of a copper recovery facility. This role is responsible for the design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of electrical power distribution, automation, instrumentation, and control systems across the wellfield and SX/EW processing operations.

As a key member of the Technical Services team, the Electrical Engineer will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Process Engineering, and Project teams to ensure electrical systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting production goals, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and advancing one of the most environmentally responsible copper operations in North America.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, review, and support electrical systems including:
• Medium- and low-voltage power distribution
• Motor control centers (MCCs)
• Switchgear and transformers
• Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Motor protection systems
• Provide technical support for electrical infrastructure associated with SX/EW processing facilities and wellfield operations.
• Lead the installation, testing, commissioning, and startup of electrical systems for plant upgrades, expansions, and capital projects.
• Ensure electrical systems meet applicable engineering standards, operational requirements, and reliability objectives.

Automation & Control Systems:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial control systems including PLCs, SCADA platforms, and HMI interfaces.
• Support automation strategies to improve process performance, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Work with Operations and Process Engineering teams to identify opportunities for process control improvements and system optimization.
• Ensure accurate operation, calibration, and maintenance of field instrumentation including flow meters, pressure transmitters, conductivity analyzers, pH sensors, and other process monitoring equipment.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement:

• Investigate equipment failures and perform root cause analyses to develop and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Monitor electrical equipment performance and recommend reliability improvements to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
• Analyze energy consumption and support initiatives that improve electrical efficiency across the site.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for critical electrical and control system assets.

Project Management & Technical Support:

• Participate in the planning and execution of capital and sustaining projects.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and contractor deliverables for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with external engineering consultants, contractors, equipment vendors, and internal stakeholders to support project execution.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to operations and maintenance teams as needed.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance:

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure all electrical work complies with company policies and industry standards.
• Support electrical safety audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards, including NEC, IEEE, MSHA, OSHA, and company procedures.
• Support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical isolation, and safe work practices across the site.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain and update electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Support asset management programs, maintenance planning systems, and equipment databases.
• Prepare technical evaluations, project scopes, engineering reports, and recommendations for management.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment performance, inspections, repairs, and improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 3-5+ years of electrical engineering experience in mining, metals processing, heavy industrial manufacturing, power generation, chemical processing, or similar industrial environments.
• Experience supporting electrical power distribution, industrial automation, instrumentation, and process control systems.
• Experience with plant operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Experience with SX/EW operations, hydrometallurgical processing, or copper production facilities is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems, motor controls, protection systems, and industrial distribution networks.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA platforms, including Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or comparable systems.
• Knowledge of industrial instrumentation, process control systems, and automation technologies.
• Familiarity with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, MSHA, and electrical safety standards.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operating environment.
• Self-motivated with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• MUST be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Working Conditions:

• Site-based at active mine site in Arizona.
• Routine exposure to industrial processing facilities, outdoor environments, electrical equipment, and active construction or maintenance activities.
• Occasional after-hours support, callouts, and participation in outage or commissioning activities may be required.

Offer:

Positions offers a competitive salary, along with employee and family benefits that are 100% covered by the company and will start on your first