Maintenance Team Leader - Mechanical

Who We Are

Nyrstar, headquartered in the Netherlands, 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, employing more than 3,000 people.

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.

Join Our Team!

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

About the Role:

We are looking for an experience leader to join our Asset Management team at Nyrstar Hobart. As the Mechanical Team Leader your main responsibility will be to lead a small team of mechanical maintainers and apprentices in effectiveley maintaining the site's mechanical infrastructure.

In this role you will:

• Ensure the successful execution of the maintenance plan for a production department
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the applicable standards
• Monitor that all compliance inspections and testing are conducted and documented
• Contribute to weekly planning and shutdown plans
• Lead from the front and provide support to your team when necessary

About you:

• Proven experience in a Supervisory role or similar in a heavy industrial environment
• Demonstrated high level of safety behaviour
• Trade Qualificaiton (Mechanical Maintenance)
• High level of organisational and planning skills, as well as excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in SAP (desirable)

• Ability to build strong customer focus between maintenance and operating departments.

• Strong fault finding and decision making skills

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 and Teamwork.

• Competitive salary package
• Salary sacrifice for superannuation
• Diverse range of industrial work 
• Formal training and career development
• PPE and tools provided
• Shower facilities
• Clothing laundered onsite
• Discounted health insurance and gym membership
• Employee assistance program – that’s free for the family

Our Application Process

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. As a Major Hazard Facility that is subject to WorkSafe Tasmania regulations, you may be asked questions regarding your physical attributes to ensure regulatory compliance. Regular health screening, including blood tests, is part of our commitment to keeping our workforce safe and a condition of employment. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

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.