Environmental Advisor

Who we are

Nyrstar is a global multi-metals business, with a market leading position in zinc and lead and growing positions in other base and precious metals. Nyrstar has mining, smelting and other operations located in Europe, the Americas and Australia and employs over 4,000 people. The company’s global operations are located close to key customers and major transport hubs to facilitate delivery of raw materials and distribution of finished products. In August 2019, Nyrstar’s operating business became majority owned by Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, providing a stable long term platform for its marketing leading operations worldwide. Visit www.nyrstar.com

Overview of the role

Applications are now open for an Environmental Advisor to join the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality team. 

As a generalist role, this is an excellent opportunity to be a part of improving environmental performance by providing scientific advice to all Port Pirie operational areas on matters such as air and water quality, land management and waste. You will also be involved in general environmental management and project initiatives.

Reporting to the Principal Environmental Advisor, this is a residential role, based in Port Pirie, South Australia on a Monday to Friday roster. Relocation assistance will be provided to the successful candidate if required.

Key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Provide generalist environmental advice to operational areas
• Collate environmental/scientific data and report accordingly
• Identify initiatives and projects to drive environmental improvement and performance
• Contribute to the development of environmental management and improvement systems and practices
• Support the development and implementation of effective monitoring tools and techniques
• Carryout inspections, conduct investigation and take appropriate action

Qualifications, Skills & Experiences:

• 2+ years environmental experience in heavy industry such as chemical/petrochemical, mining, minerals processing, shipping, transport or similar
• Degree in Environmental Science or Engineering, or related engineering, geology or industrial health/hygiene
• Qualifications and/or on-the-job experience in air quality is highly advantageous
• Strong understanding of ISO4001 and regulatory requirements relating to environment
• Competency in systems/database computer literacy
• Demonstrated ability to analyse data and provide reports
• Ability to build relationships and identify initiatives for projects

What does working for Nyrstar mean?

We offer a career of challenge, reward and growth in a company that is focussed on being a leader in our field. Safety, Health, Hygiene & Environment are the foundation of all our values – we live safety by living our values: Respect, Ownership, Excellence, Teamwork and Integrity.

What we offer:

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Competitive salary
• Subsidised health membership
• Private Health benefits option (corporate rates)
• Subsidised Dental Health Care – for you and your family
• Novated car leasing option
• Relocation support
• Study leave assistance
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

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Applications

Click Apply to submit your application including a cover letter, resume

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. Only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at Nyrstar.

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