AddressProduction Operator (Shift) - Leach (DDNN)
About the role
As a Production Operator working within Nyrstar Hobart’s Leach/Purification Department. Your role is critical in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our plant and equipment. Your contribution isn't just important; it's essential to meeting and surpassing our production targets. We're on a mission to set the benchmark in cost-effectiveness, safety, environmental stewardship, quality, and output rates, and your role will be at the forefront of that mission.
You will be responsible for:
- The safe and effective operation of the plant and equipment to meet site production and organisational targets
- Achieving benchmark performance levels of cost, safety, environment, quality and output rates for the operation
- Complying with Nyrstar’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and conducting business in line with the Nyrstar Values of Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, Integrity and Ownership
About you
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
- Ability to work a 12 hour rotating shift pattern (DDNN) - 2 x day shift, 2 x night shift, 4 days off
- Functional Capacity to meet the physical demands of the work, including but not limited to: safe manual handling; stair and ladder work; exposure to uneven floor surfaces with slip/trip hazards; working at heights; and exposure to loud and sudden noise.
- Aptitude to obtain and relate knowledge of process, equipment and production techniques
- High-level communication skills, with a proven ability to work satisfactorily with minimal supervision.
- Ability to foster and maintain positive working relationships
- Excellent safety, health and environmental awareness.
- Willingness to accept responsibility, and accountability for high performance standards.
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 including shift allowance
- 7 weeks of paid leave per year! = 216 hrs Annual Leave + 104 hrs of leisure leave
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers and 2 weeks for secondary caregivers
- 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
- Access to discounted health insurance and gym membership
- Employee assistance program – that’s free for the family
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 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.
Our Application Process
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. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.
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.
Please note only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted
