Job Posting Date: 1 Dec 2025
Function: Maintenance & Engineering
Location:
AU
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. Nyrstar's operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, providing a stable long-term platform for its market leading operations worldwide. Visit
Join Our Team
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. This is a rare opportunity to work on site in the resources industry, in a capital city location.
We are currently seeking an experienced
Senior Electrical Project Engineer
to join our Asset Management Team. If you are passionate about electrical engineering, thrive in a dynamic heavy industrial environment, and are ready to drive innovation within the Engineering sector, we want to hear from you
About the Role:
Reporting to the Senior Project Lead, you will be an integral member of our Asset Management Team, with a primary purpose to manage, lead and deliver the suite of capital projects at Nyrstar Hobart Smelter.
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and motivated team where continuous improvement is the norm. Your relevant tertiary qualifications coupled with your demonstrated skills and drive to deliver quality outcomes will see you succeed in this role.
Key Duties and accountabilities:
* Manage and execute engineering projects from initiation to completion.
* Develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules, ensuring milestones and critical path activities are achieved.
* Weekly reporting/updates, cost control and project tracking.
* Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with key peers and Project Owners across the site.
* Conduct regular inspections and audits specifically checking compliance of established standards and procedures
* Offer technical support for troubleshooting and maintenance.
* Monitor and ensure that all electrical equipment and systems are installed and maintained in accordance with all statutory requirements and Nyrstar's Engineering Standards
What We're Looking For:
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
* At least 5 years of experience in project engineering preferably within heavy industry.
* Demonstrated experience in the design of electrical, instrumentation, and PLC control systems.
* Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills.
* Ability to achieve results in a demanding and challenging environment.
* Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
* Experience with project management tools and systems.
* Experience in SAP would be highly regarded.
Why Join Us?
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.
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.