Security & Emergency Coordinator

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

Overview of the role
 
Managing the Emergency Response and Security team, the Emergency and Security Coordinator is accountable for executing emergency preparedness, response, and security protocols at Nyrstar's Port Pirie site. 

Based in Port Pirie, South Australia, this is a full-time Monday to Friday reporting to the Safety Health Environment and Quality Manager. 
 
Key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
 
•    Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and vulnerability assessments to identify potential emergencies and establish mitigation strategies, response actions, and recovery measures. Ensure compliance with applicable emergency management laws, regulations, standards, and reporting requirements established by governmental agencies, regulatory bodies, and accrediting organisations.
•    Conduct training sessions, desktop exercises, drills, and simulations to prepare personnel for responding to various types of emergencies as described in the Emergency Response Plan.
•    Conduct reviews and debriefings following emergency response operations/exercises to evaluate performance, identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. Document lessons learned, best practices, and recommendations for enhancing emergency response capabilities, resource allocation, and coordination in future incidents.
•    Coordinate with internal departments, external agencies, community partners, and stakeholders to establish collaborative relationships for emergency response coordination. Facilitate partnerships with emergency management agencies, first responders, healthcare providers, law enforcement agencies, and public utilities to enhance preparedness and improve response capabilities.

Qualifications/Experience & Abilities:
 
Essential: 
•    At least one of the following:
•    Bachelor / Diploma of Nursing / Certificate IV Health Care (or equivalent)
•    Certificate II Public Safety (Emergency Management or Firefighting and Emergency Operations)
•    Certificate II Security Operations
•    Certificate II Mine Emergency and Rescue
•    Demonstrated experience in medical or emergency response in heavy industry and experience leading emergency response teams.   
•    A thorough knowledge of safety, health, and emergency response related legislation
•    Current unrestricted Class C South Australian Drivers Licence.
•    Drug and alcohol testing qualification (National Certificate to Australian Standards)

 Desirable:
•    Multiple emergency response or security qualifications
•    Security and access control experience
•    Certificate IV Training and Assessment

Applications

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Please note you must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia. Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity within its workforce. Nyrstar Port Pirie’s Safety Policy requires clean shaven employees and is a non-smoking site. Only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at Nyrstar.

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