Electrical Compliance Officer

Join the Team Driving Electrical Compliance Excellence at Nyrstar Port Pirie!

Role: Electrical Compliance Officer
Location: Port Pirie, South Australia

Are you a proactive, detail-driven professional with a passion for ensuring electrical compliance in a dynamic industrial environment? Nyrstar Port Pirie is on the hunt for an Electrical Compliance Officer to join our high-performing team and uphold the highest safety and compliance standards at one of Australia’s leading multi-metals smelters.

About the role

As the Electrical Compliance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring all equipment meets statutory and legal requirements in line with Australian, South Australian, corporate, and Nyrstar standards. Your responsibilities will range from monitoring existing equipment to overseeing new installations and modifications. You will be instrumental in supporting execution teams to achieve and maintain full compliance. 

• Conduct audits and inspections, ensuring compliance and escalating issues where necessary.
• Maintain strong relationships with key regulators and contractors like Safe Work SA, OTR and external auditors.
• Be the champion of compliance knowledge, keeping our systems and registers up to date.
• Collaborate with plant teams to embed a culture of compliance, safety and continuous improvement.

About you: 

 Engineering qualifications (Trade, Diploma or Degree level) and significant experience in a heavy industrial environment.

• A sharp eye for detail and knowledge of computerised management systems (e.g. CMMS, SAP).
• Working knowledge of Australian standards with particular relation to electrical installations.
• A passion for continuous improvement and reducing total cost of compliance.
• Strong organisational, communication, and influencing skills to drive results and inspire teams.
• A commitment to safety and a passion for fostering a compliant and efficient workplace

 What’s in It for You?

At Nyrstar, we don’t just offer jobs – we build careers. You’ll be joining a collaborative team in a global company where innovation and continuous improvement drive everything we do. From professional development opportunities to being part of an organisation that values safety, accountability, and teamwork, this is your chance to make an impact!

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Competitive salary in a regional location (2.5 hrs from Adelaide)
• Discounts on health insurance, gym memberships & novated car leasing
• Subsidised dental care & Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• Further education support
• A relocation package may be offered for this role

Apply now to join a company offering challenge, reward, growth and enjoy the Port Pirie lifestyle.

About Nyrstar

Nyrstar is an international producer of critical minerals and metals essential for a low carbon future. With a market leading position in zinc and lead, Nyrstar has mining, smelting and other operations located in Europe, the United States and Australia and employs approximately 4,000 people. 

With the support of the Australian, South Australian and Tasmanian Governments, Nyrstar Australia is pursuing opportunities to develop new critical minerals products and distribution channels – repositioning the Australian business for the long term. Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading and supply chain logistics companies. Visit www.nyrstar.com

Please note you must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia. Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity within its workforce. Nyrstar Port Pirie’s Safety Policy requires clean shaven employees and is a non-smoking site. As a Major Hazard Facility that is subject to SafeWork SA regulations, you may be asked questions regarding your physical attributes to ensure regulatory compliance. Only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at Nyrstar.