Maintenance Execution Manager

Lead the Charge at Nyrstar Port Pirie! Are you a seasoned maintenance professional ready to lead and inspire a dynamic team? Do you thrive in an environment where your expertise can make a tangible impact? Look no further – we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Position: Maintenance Execution Manager

Location: Nyrstar Port Pirie, South Australia

Type: Full-time

About Us:

At Nyrstar, we are a global metals and mining company renowned for our metals processing expertise and dedication to sustainability. At Port Pirie, we are on an exciting transformation journey to reshape our facility into a multi-metals processing hub, and we need a dynamic leader to manage our maintenance execution with vision and expertise.

Position Overview:

As the Maintenance Execution Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient execution of maintenance strategies at our Port Pirie site. Your leadership will be crucial in achieving operational excellence, reliability and safety in all maintenance operations. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will drive continuous improvement and contribute to the overall success of our facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the maintenance execution team, fostering performance, engagement, and skill development.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies, plans, and schedules to optimize asset performance and minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with reliability and engineering teams to enhance equipment reliability and reduce maintenance costs, building strong cross-functional relationships with operations and production.
• Monitor and manage maintenance budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Promote a safety-first culture, enforcing safety protocols, regulations and best practices.
• Oversee shutdowns and turnarounds, coordinating resources and external contractors.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A trade qualification in Mechanical Fitting, Electrical, or a related discipline (essential).
• A diploma or tertiary qualification in Engineering, Leadership, Management, or a trades-focused discipline (advantageous).
• A proven leader with 7–10+ years of experience in maintenance management within heavy industry or metals processing.
• Expertise in proactive maintenance strategies, reliability principles, and asset performance optimisation.
• A collaborative leader who can inspire, engage, and develop high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in CMMS and data-driven decision-making in equipment management.
• A safety-first mindset and the ability to foster a zero-harm culture.
• Strong communication, budget management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with lean methodologies, Six Sigma, or equivalent process improvement frameworks is advantageous

In Return, You Can Expect:

• Work within a global leader in critical minerals production, powering innovations for a sustainable future.
• Thrive in a culture that promotes safety, innovation, and operational excellence at all levels.
• Manage large-scale industrial maintenance operations with the opportunity to have a major impact.
• Attractive salary and benefits, including opportunities for development and career progression.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Employee assistance program for you and your family.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

How to Apply:

Ready to take the lead in driving maintenance excellence? Help shape the future of critical metals, join Nyrstar today!

Apply Now: Visit our careers page at www.nyrstar.com/careers or click "Apply" today!

Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.