Job Posting Date: 27 Aug 2025
Function: Maintenance & Engineering
Location:
AU
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer, 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.
As a Project Engineer, you will work closely with the production and maintenance teams, maintaining high levels of safety and environmental compliance.
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 Responsibilities
1. Provide technical expertise to team members across a range of engineering projects
2. Manage and execute engineering projects from initiation to completion
3. Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks
4. Weekly reporting/updates, cost control, and project tracking
5. Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with key peers and Project Owners across the site
6. Conduct regular inspections and audits, specifically checking compliance with established standards and procedures
7. Collaborate with consultants, suppliers, and vendors to ensure services are provided within plan and specifications
To be successful in this position, you need to have:
* Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering
* 3+ years of experience in project engineering, preferably in the mining/resources industry
* 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 (highly regarded)
What We Offer
A career of challenge, reward, and growth in a company focused 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 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 – free for the family
Application
Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We rely on diversity to inspire a culture of integrity, respect, and innovation to drive our business and serve our customers globally.
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 safety and a condition of employment.
We are dedicated to creating a healthy and safe work environment and fostering a culture of respectful teamwork. Join Nyrstar to experience unmatched opportunities for learning and growth, from technical training to leadership programs, helping you reach your full potential.
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