Senior Structural 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

Overview of the role

Applications are now open for a Senior Structural Integrity Engineer to join the Engineering team in the Asset Management department.

This is a key role in the management and reduction of site structural integrity risk. This role is responsible for all site civil and structural integrity governance and resultant work identified from formal and informal audits/inspections carried out by the structural engineers and other site personnel. The role will also manage the site structural integrity register and the structural engineering work request system.

This is a residential role, based in Port Pirie, South Australia. Relocation assistance will be provided to the successful candidate if required.

The key objectives of this role include:

• Periodic structural audits/inspections in all plants, including audit/inspection planning and execution, scope of work and repair methodologies and quality control
• Develop practical scopes of works and repair methodologies taking into account plant operation and budget constraints.
• Hands on approach to working with execution teams in managing structural integrity to ensure continued safe operations
• Maintaining and managing the site structural integrity register and engineering work request system.
• Project participation and execution as identified.
• Supervision of direct reports and contractors

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

Essential:

• Tertiary degree qualification in Civil/Structural Engineering
• 5-10 years demonstrated experience managing engineering teams and projects
• Mining, smelting or petrochemical experience
• Effective communication and technical writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work professionally across all levels of business
• Ability to positively engage, influence and negotiate to achieve results

Desirable:

• Chartered Professional Engineer or actively working towards chartered status
• Leadership qualification or demonstrated experience
• Experience with SAP

     What does working for Nyrstar mean?

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 and Teamwork

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Subsidised health membership
• Private Health benefits option (corporate rates)
• Subsidised Dental Health Care – for you and your family
• Novated car leasing option
• Relocation support
• Study leave assistance

Click Apply to submit your application including a cover letter, resume

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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