Mechanical Discipline lead

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Mechanical Discipline Lead

Position: Mechanical Discipline Lead

Introduction

Brunel is currently supporting Gold Fields on the Windfall Project one of Québec’s most significant mining developments in recent years. Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with operations in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Peru, Canada and Chile. At Gold Fields, we are committed to achieving an inclusive workforce and recognize that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. This is a role that offers you the opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives, collaborate with experts, and contribute to the global growth of our operations in Québec. You will thrive in a dynamic environment where challenges and an exceptional workplace will support your professional growth.

Based in the Montreal project office during the design and planning phase, the Mechanical Discipline Lead will work closely with the Engineering Director and other discipline leads. This role plays a central part in shaping the project’s mechanical systems, ensuring technical quality and alignment across engineering activities. Occasional travel to site will be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and supervision to the engineering team.
• Participate in the department’s design and development processes.
• Establish and communicate engineering guidelines for the discipline that will be applied throughout the project.
• Ensure engineering processes are followed and optimized and provide clear instructions to service providers on how to adhere to them.
• Ensure that engineering quality processes are fully implemented.
• Ensure that design standardization is applied across the project to improve efficiency and consistency of outcomes.
• Oversee the integration of the discipline’s scope across various areas of application.
• Ensure that the mechanical discipline remains aligned with the requirements and needs of other engineering disciplines.
• Approve engineering deliverables on behalf of the owner team and ensure that all designs meet site standards and support project objectives.
• Monitor engineering productivity and take appropriate action when required, including establishing recovery plans.
• Approve specialized suppliers and service providers within the discipline.
• Ensure that technical designs for all disciplines consider and support efficient construction, commissioning, and long‑term operation.
• Manage the discipline’s cost and schedule to ensure adherence to project plans.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering and at least 10 years of engineering experience in an industrial environment, including several years in mining, ideally underground.
• Excellent understanding of engineering principles applied to mining facilities, including the design, integration, and maintenance of heavy mechanical equipment.
• Expertise in mining mechanical systems including underground ventilation, pumping systems, conveyors, hoisting systems, material handling equipment, and backfill infrastructure.
• Proficiency in relevant Canadian and international standards (e.g., CSA, ASME, API, ISO), including those related to mining equipment safety.
• Experience in supervising and technically validating complex mechanical installations.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaboration with other engineering disciplines, functions, and service providers.
• Previous exposure to project delivery using the IAGC (EPCM) methodology.
• Bilingualism (French and English).
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across disciplines.
• Analytical skills, independence, rigor, and the ability to handle stress and deadlines.

What We Offer

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About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Brunel provides the global recruitment and workforce services you need to lead your industry. With 50 years of market experience in Renewable Energy, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Mining and Infrastructure, we help you finish major projects safely, compliantly, on‑time, within budget and at the highest quality, so you can keep growing – anywhere in the world.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Industries

• Mining

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