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Form of workWho 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
An exciting opportunity is now open for a Metallurgical Planning Metallurgist to join the team.
Providing support to the Senior Technologist – Business Analyst, the objective of this role is to identify improvements, site natural gas forecasting, concentrate management as well as processing of residues, internal recycle materials and minor raw materials.
To be successful in this role, you will need to work collaboratively with the plant metallurgists to optimise treatment of the respective materials onsite while minimising the inventory levels within the current process constraints. Concentrate management will require engagement with various stakeholders across the business and to oversee the utilisation of the material storage capacity onsite in line with the agreed delivery schedules.
This role is also required to maintain the site stocks database integrity by working closely with the weighbridge operators.
This role is residentially based in Port Pirie, South Australia, operating on a Monday-Friday roster. Ideally the successful candidate will already be residentially based or willing to relocate to Port Pirie. Relocation assistance will be provided if required.
Key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Provide metallurgical support to the Senior Technologist – Business Analysis
- Perform detailed analyse as required to optimise the Metallurgical Planning processes
- Develop and maintain systems as necessary to enable efficient reporting and analysis of raw materials and production statistics
- Assist with development of the annual site production plan and analyses to optimise supporting models
- Provide reporting of actual performance against plan and forecast
- Create and optimise procedures as required
Qualifications, Skills & Experiences:
- Formal qualifications in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy or similar
- 2+ years in a similar chemical engineering role
- Superior Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build relationships and negotiate effectively
- Ability to achieve results in a demanding and challenging global environment
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, Teamwork and Integrity.
What we offer:
- 5 weeks annual leave
- 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
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
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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