Senior Mechanical Maintenance 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.

Interested?

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Engineer to oversee the management and delivery of engineering projects at our Hobart smelter. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring safety leadership, scheduling, risk-based prioritization, cost management, and control, as well as communicating strategies and fostering engagement within the Asset Management team, which includes operations, technical, project and maintenance teams.

Key Duties and accountabilities:

• Manage and deliver engineering projects including scoping and estimating, project management, planning and design, procurement, construction supervision, testing and commissioning, and operational handover.
• Pro-actively working to identify potential project risks and issues; and taking action to ensure successful project outcomes
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to build collaborative relationships through trust and integrity
• Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards
• Drive a strong safety/high performance culture across the projects

To be successful in this position you need to have:

• Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years working in heavy industry
• Experience in boiler operation highly regarded
• Extensive demonstrated experience in leading and delivering multidisciplinary major projects
• Experience in the mining/resources industry is desirable, particularly in an operating/production environment
• Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills
• Ability to establish rapport, develop and maintain a sound relationships with key stakeholders
• Ability to achieve results in a demanding and challenging environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• A strong safety focus and be highly motivated
• Experience in Project Management Software and 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.