Metallurgist

Who We Are
Nyrstar is a global multi-metals business with leading positions in zinc and lead, and growing operations in other critical mineral and precious metals. We operate mining and smelting facilities across Europe, the Americas, and Australia, employing more than 4,000 people. Our sites are located close to key customers and major transport hubs to support efficient supply and distribution. Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, a major global commodities company, providing long-term stability and support. Visit www.nyrstar.com.

Nyrstar Hobart is a large-scale zinc smelter on the River Derwent, only a few kilometres from Hobart’s city centre. It offers a rare opportunity to work in the resources sector while living in a capital city environment.

Join Our Team
Nyrstar Hobart is seeking a motivated Metallurgist / Process Engineer to join our Technical Team. This role offers hands-on technical work in a complex production facility with opportunities for growth, and the benefits of living in Hobart. You’ll work closely with experienced colleagues to support daily operations, improve processes, and contribute to ongoing plant performance.

If you are interested in metallurgy, process optimisation, problem solving, and working in a complex and dynamic industrial setting, we encourage you to apply.

About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Metallurgist, you will support day-to-day plant operations through process monitoring, metallurgical accounting, test work, improvement projects and troubleshooting across our Production Departments. You will help optimise metal recovery, product quality, and overall plant performance.

Key Duties and Accountabilities
• Monitor daily process performance, including throughput, recovery, reagent use, and product quality.
• Work with Operations and the Senior Metallurgist to identify, investigate and resolve process issues.
• Support improvement projects and metallurgical test programs.
• Maintain accuracy in metallurgical accounting systems and data collection.
• Work with Operations, Maintenance, and Environment teams to meet production and quality targets.

What We're Looking For
• Degree in Metallurgical / Process / Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in heavy industry in either mining or processing.
• An understanding of metallurgical principles, process engineering and plant optimisation
• Good software skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases.
• Experience with metallurgical accounting systems, mass balancing and process modelling.
• Experience in managing process improvement projects.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a technical and operational teams and manage multiple tasks.

Why Join Us?
We offer a career with challenge, development, and long-term stability in a complex, pyro and hydro metallurgical plant.  Safety, health, hygiene, and the environment are core to our values of Respect, Ownership, Excellence, and Teamwork.

Application
Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and believe a wide range of backgrounds strengthens our culture of integrity, respect, and innovation.

Nyrstar Hobart has a strict ‘Clean Shaven’ respiratory protection policy. Most facial hair is not permitted on site. Ongoing health monitoring, including blood tests, is required as part of our safety commitment.

We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive workplace where people work well together. At Nyrstar, you will have access to strong learning and development opportunities, from technical training to leadership programs, to help you grow your career.