Mechanical Project 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. 

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer, you will be an integral member of our Asset Management Team, with a primary purpose to manage, lead and deliver the suite of capital projects at Nyrstar Hobart Smelter.

As a Project Engineer you will work closely with the production and maintenance teams and maintain high levels of safety and environmental compliance.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and motivated team where continuous improvement is the norm. Your relevant tertiary qualifications coupled with your demonstrated skills and drive to deliver quality outcomes will see you succeed in this role.

Key Duties and accountabilities:

• Provide technical expertise to team members across a range of engineering projects
• Manage and execute engineering projects from initiation to completion.
• Identify, mitigate and manage project risks.
• Weekly reporting/updates, cost control and project tracking.
• Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with key peers and Project Owners across the site.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits specifically checking compliance of established standards and procedures
• Collaborate with consultants, suppliers and vendors to ensure services are provided within plan and specifications

 To be successful in this position you need to have:

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ year experience in project engineering, preferably in the mining/resources industry
• Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills
• Ability to achieve results in a demanding and challenging environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with project management tools and systems.
• Experience in SAP would be highly regarded

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
• Relocation support
• 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