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Remote Automation Engineer

@ Brunel

Vancouver, British Columbia

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Overview

Brunel is hiring a Remote Operating Center / Automation Engineer for a major mining project. The role leads the operating philosophy for the mine site and Remote Operating Center, coordinating engineering, operations, automation and project stakeholders, and monitoring schedules, budgets and deliverables.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead operating philosophy for mine site and Remote Operating Center
  • Coordinate engineering, operations and project stakeholders
  • Manage automation, instrumentation and electrical interfaces
  • Monitor schedules, budgets and deliverables
  • Identify and mitigate technical and schedule risks

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably electrical or controls
  • P.Eng. designation or eligibility preferred
  • Experience in automation or remote operations in mining or heavy industry
  • Experience with operating centers or centralized operational control
  • Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills

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Employer posting date
2026-11-03
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2026-11-03
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2026-11-03

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEngineering
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsP.Eng.
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyEngineering, Electrical, Controls, Automation, Instrumentation

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Brunel

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This is who we are: A powerful global network. Brunel – Connecting Specialists to Pioneering Projects.

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Founded in 1975, we are a global specialist delivering customised project and workforce solutions to drive sustainable industry transformations through technology and talent. With 120+ offices and a powerful network of more than 12,000 specialists around the world, we deliver Project and Consulting Solutions, Workforce Solutions and Global Mobility Solutions that transform global projects in Renewables, Conventional Energy, Mining, Life Sciences, Future Mobility, Industrials & Technology and many other sectors.

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Founded in 1975, we are a global specialist delivering customised project and workforce solutions to drive sustainable industry transformations through technology and talent. With 120+ offices and a powerful network of more than 12,000 specialists around the world, we deliver Project and Consulting Solutions, Workforce Solutions and Global Mobility Solutions that transform global projects in Renewables…

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Job description

Brunel is seeking an experienced Remote Operating Center / Automation Engineer to support the development and implementation of operating and automation strategies for a major mining project. This role will lead the coordination of the operating philosophy for both site-based and remote operating centers, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, automation, and key project stakeholders

  • Lead and coordinate the development of the operating philosophy for the mine site and Remote Operating Center (ROC).
  • Coordinate key stakeholders across engineering, operations, technology, and project teams to establish the overarching approach and requirements for the operating center.
  • Work closely with the engineering service provider to coordinate, streamline, and develop fit-for-purpose engineering deliverables.
  • Ensure Remote Operating Center requirements are effectively integrated into the overall engineering and project execution strategy.
  • Coordinate with Electrical and Instrumentation teams to support the development and implementation of mine-site automation and control systems.
  • Manage interfaces between automation, instrumentation, electrical, operational technology, and broader engineering disciplines.
  • Monitor overall schedules, budgets, and deliverables to support timely and cost-effective execution.
  • Identify potential technical, schedule, and integration risks and coordinate appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Provide regular presentations, progress reports, and technical updates to engineering leadership.
  • Facilitate communication between engineering service providers, project teams, and operational stakeholders to maintain alignment throughout design and execution.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical, Controls, Automation, Instrumentation, or a related discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, or eligibility for registration, is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in automation, controls, remote operations, or operational technology within mining, mineral processing, heavy industrial, or major capital project environments.
  • Experience developing or implementing operating philosophies, Remote Operating Centers, Integrated Operations Centers, or centralized operational control strategies is highly desirable.
  • Strong understanding of industrial automation, instrumentation, control systems, and the integration of engineering and operational technologies.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams, consultants, and engineering service providers.
  • Strong project management capabilities, including schedule, budget, risk, and deliverable oversight.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to translate operational requirements into clear engineering and automation deliverables.

Why work with Brunel? We are proud to offer exciting career opportunities from over 100 offices globally in 42 countries. Advancing your career takes time and effort - let us match you to your ideal position.

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