Crane and Rigging

Job Posting Date: 14 Aug 2025

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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. Our operations, which include mining, smelting, and other activities, span across Europe, the Americas, and Australia, proudly employing over 4,000 individuals. Our facilities are strategically located near key customers and major transport hubs to optimize the delivery of raw materials and distribution of our finished products. In August 2019, Nyrstar's operational business transitioned to become wholly owned by Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, providing a stable and long-term platform for its market-leading operations around the world. To learn more about our vibrant and innovative company, visit www.nyrstar.com.

Overview Of The Role

Nyrstar Port Pirie is seeking a skilled Rigger/Crane Operator to become an integral part of our Asset Management Department. This is more than a job; it's a chance to ensure the safety and efficiency of our site operations.

The position description describes further aspects of this role including other desirable attributes and is available upon request.

The successful candidate will operate within an on-call roster to service the site out-of-hours requirements. This position directly reports to the Crane and Rigging Team Leader.

This is a residential role, based in Port Pirie, South Australia working on the 5/4 roster days only. This is an equal time dayshift only roster of 4 days on, 5 days off, 5 days on, 4 days off, 5 days on, 5 days off. This provides a great balance between work and play, with more days off than the usual two day weekend. This roster provides two weekends off per month for you to enjoy your lifestyle with family and friends, whilst building a successful career. Enjoy the benefits of working with a dynamic team and being home at the end of every shift.

What does working for Nyrstar mean?

We offer a career of challenge, reward and growth in a company that is 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, and Teamwork

What we can offer you:

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Competitive salary in a regional location, 2.5 hours' drive from Adelaide
• Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships and novated car leasing
• Subsidised dental care and access to the Employee Assistance Program, supporting you and your family
• Paid parental leave (2 weeks) and maternity leave (12 weeks)
• On-the-job training and access to Further Education Assistance
  
  

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Current valid intermediate rigging (RI) licence.
• Current valid non slewing crane (CN) licence.
• Current valid elevated work platform (WP) licence.
• Current valid forklift (LF) licence.
• Current valid bridge & Gantry crane (CB) licence.
• Must be self-motivated, flexible, reliable and an ability to perform a variety of tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure, autonomously and as a team.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work, prioritise work and achieve results.
• Ability to deliver effective and clear communications using a range of methods.
  
  

Applications

Submit your application including a resume and copies of relevant qualifications, by clicking on the Apply Now button.

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. As a Major Hazard Facility that is subject to SafeWork SA regulations, you may be asked questions regarding your physical attributes to ensure regulatory compliance. 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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