Senior Structural Project Engineer

Senior Structural Project Engineer

• Competitive salary package including an annual incentive bonus.
• Relocation assistance provided.
• Discounted gym membership (Fitness Passport) and health insurance.

About The Role

Are you an experienced Senior Structural Engineer? Join our team at Nyrstar Hobart and play a crucial role in enhancing the structural integrity of our assets and ensuring the highest safety standards for new structures. Reporting directly to the Senior Project Lead, you will conduct assessments, analyse structural components, implement cost-effective solutions, provide technical guidance during construction, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our organisation's success and play a vital role in the safety and efficiency of our operations.

As a Senior Structural Project Engineer, you will:

• Conduct detailed investigations into structural failures and analyse components and materials.
• Provide technical expertise to Project, Production, and Maintenance teams.
• Monitor operations for compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Develop remediation plans as part of our asset integrity program.
• Manage and govern structural standards within the organization.
• Evaluate and ensure the integrity of structures within our smelter.
• Implement technical improvements and integrate new technologies.
• Support drafting efforts and uphold high drawing standards.
• Manage change through review and approval of structural engineering requests.
• Provide technical advice during incident investigations and budget planning.
• Review work of structural consultant engineers for alignment with standards.
• Prepare reports for internal decision-making and regulatory compliance.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, delivering excellent business value.

About You

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Over 5 years of relevant experience, ideally within the mining, smelting, or a similar heavy industry.
• A tertiary qualification in Structural Engineering (Bachelor level or above).
• Demonstrated proficiency in communication and technical writing, enabling you to articulate complex engineering concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Deep knowledge of the business and industry, including an understanding of organisational strategy, competitive strengths, industry dynamics, and the key drivers of profitability.
• Strong leadership skills, characterised by accountability, an appreciation of diverse perspectives, and the capacity to understand and meet the needs of various project team members and stakeholders.
• The capacity to drive and implement change, taking a proactive approach to continuous improvement and influence positive outcomes within the organisation.
• The ability to perform under pressure in challenging site and global environments, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in the face of obstacles.

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 including an annual incentive bonus
• Discounted health insurance and gym membership (Fitness Passport)
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 2 weeks for secondary caregivers
• Salary sacrifice for superannuation and novated car leasing
• Employee assistance program – that’s free for the family
• Career development pathways – our diverse and challenging work environment will present you with many opportunities to grow, develop and advance your skills

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. Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, providing a stable long-term platform for its market 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. 

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.