Electrical Compliance Officer

Overview of the Role

A career with Nyrstar offers you the opportunity to work with a globally recognized leader in mining and smelting, contributing to the production of critical minerals and metals that are essential for a low-carbon future.

We are seeking an Electrical Compliance Officer to join our team in Port Pirie. In this key role, you will be responsible for ensuring that all electrical equipment and installations comply with statutory, regulatory, corporate, and site-specific requirements. You will play a vital role in maintaining electrical asset compliance, reducing safety risks, and driving improvement initiatives.

This is your opportunity to grow your career with an innovative organization that values safety, sustainability, and operational excellence while contributing to projects that make a meaningful impact.

Location: Port Pirie, South Australia

Contract Type: Permanent

Reports To: Engineering Superintendent

Key Responsibilities

In this hands-on role, you will:

• Review, validate, and update electrical asset registers to ensure records are accurate, complete, and aligned with statutory requirements.
• Align statutory inspection and compliance tasks with SAP workflows to track and ensure timely completion.
• Create and implement a risk-based internal audit regime to verify compliance with relevant legislation, Australian Standards, and internal procedures.
• Develop monthly electrical compliance dashboards and reporting processes to give senior management clear visibility into compliance status, risks, and overdue actions.
• Collaborate with plant maintenance and engineering teams to identify, prioritize, and address compliance gaps.
• Optimize compliance costs while maintaining high safety and operational standards.
• Maintain professional relationships with the Office of the Technical Regulator (OTR) to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Issue on-time monthly compliance reports to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Develop and review site standards and procedures to ensure alignment with statutory, corporate, and site requirements.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Significant electrical experience at the Trade level.
• Comprehensive knowledge of AS/NZS 3000 and associated electrical standards.
• Experience managing compliance programs and conducting statutory inspections.
• Proficiency in using SAP or similar Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power BI/PowerPoint.
• Strong auditing, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Electrical Trade qualification with additional technical or engineering studies.
• Experience with hazardous area installations and compliance.
• Knowledge of:

• Fire protection systems.
• Industrial weighing systems.
• Gas burner and combustion systems.
• Electrical protection systems.
• HV and LV distribution systems.
• Instrumentation and control systems.

• Internal auditing qualifications or prior auditing experience.
• Familiarity with South Australian electrical regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks.

Key Stakeholders & Relationships

As part of this role, you will engage with various internal and external stakeholders, including:

Internal:

• Maintenance Coordinators – Support and assist with electrical compliance activities.
• Superintendent – Provide updates on non-compliance issues.
• Plant Engineers – Collaborate on compliance tasks.

External:

• Maintain relationships with the Office of the Technical Regulator (OTR).
• Work collaboratively with external contractors performing compliance activities.

What we offer:

At Nyrstar, we are committed to supporting long-term career development and fostering a collaborative work environment. As the Electrical Compliance Officer, you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring safety and compliance while contributing to key operational outcomes.

Key Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and results-driven work environment within a global organization.
• Exposure to world-class industrial processing operations in the vibrant Port Pirie community.

Ready to take the next step?

Join Nyrstar today as an Electrical Compliance Officer and make a meaningful contribution to our success.

Apply now by submitting your resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t wait—start your journey with Nyrstar today!

About Nyrstar

Nyrstar is a leading international producer of industrial and critical minerals and metals essential to the energy transition, high-technology applications and regional security. With a market-leading position in zinc and lead the company operates interlinked smelting and related facilities across Europe and Australia.

Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading and supply chain logistics companies. 

 Nyrstar Australia has been operating in Port Pirie and Hobart for over 100 years. It produces lead, zinc, silver, antimony metal, copper and is one of Australia’s largest producers of saleable sulphuric acid - the world’s most used industrial chemical.

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.