Condition Monitoring Engineer

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  

Nyrstar Hobart is a large scale zinc smelter located on Hobart's River Derwent, only a few kilometres from the Tasmanian capital's charming and cosmopolitan city centre. The facility uses the RLE process for zinc production. Hobart's key products are SHG zinc, die cast alloys and continuous galvanising grad (CGG) alloys. In addition, the site produces by-products of cadmium, copper sulphate, paragoethite, lead sulphate, leach concentrate and sulphuric acid.

This is a rare opportunity to work on site in the resources industry, in a capital city location. Interested?

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Condition Monitoring Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll use your skills and knowledge to improve the reliability of our plant, equipment, and processes, driving performance improvement and ensuring safety and environmental standards are maintained.

Key Duties and Accountabilities:

• Ensuring safety, health, and environmental compliance.
• Be the technical expert onsite in the Condition Monitoring field.
• Conduct regular vibration data collection and alaysis using portable analyser.
• Implement best practice vibration data collection and analysis using fixed and wireless sensors.
• Interrogate data and monitor equipment trends daily to capture faults earlier in the P-F curve.
• Identify and initiate projects to improve rotating equipment safety and reliability.
• Investigate and resolve vibration / lubrication issues on equipment.
• Reducing equipment maintenance costs by developing value-added maintenance strategies.
• Provide technical and problem-solving support to maintenance and operations teams.

To be successful in this position you need to have:

• A relevant engineering degree at Bachelor's level or above.
• Condition Monitoring Qualifications and experience (e.g. CAT III VA, Thermography, Machine Lubricant analyst certification)
• Experience with Emerson AMS2140 vibration analyser is preferred
• Ability and enthusiasm to drive and implement improvements in the CBM field 
• Prior experience in both project and maintenance engineering.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities coupled with strong analytical skills.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with an ability to influence.
• Capacity to perform well under pressure and thrive in a demanding environment.
• Aptitude for analysing equipment data and recognizing trends.
• Experience with SAP (preferred).

• Experience in the heavy industry sector (desired).

 WHAT 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.

• Competitive salary package
• Career development pathways – our diverse and challenging work environment will present you with many opportunities to grow, develop and advance your skills
• Salary sacrifice for superannuation and novated car leasing
• Annual incentive bonus
• Discounted health insurance and gym membership
• Employee assistance program – that’s free for the family

APPLICATION

Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are central to who we are and how we operate. We value employees from all backgrounds, and we rely upon diversity in order to inspire a culture of integrity, respect and innovation to drive our business, enhance our competitiveness and serve our customers across the world.

Nyrstar Hobart has a strict RPE ‘Clean Shave' Policy. Most facial hair is not permitted on site. Regular health screening, including blood tests, is part of our commitment to keeping our workforce safe and a condition of employment.

Nyrstar is committed to creating a healthy and safe work environment and building a culture that inspires their employees to work respectfully together as a team. When you join Nyrstar you can expect to find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none! from technical training to leadership programs, we work with employee to develop their skills and reach their full potential.

Please note only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted.