Emergency Response Officer

4 weeks ago


Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Nyrstar Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Emergency Response Officer role at Nyrstar.

Applications are invited for an experienced full-time Emergency Response Officer (ERO) within the Safety, Health and Hygiene Department. Reporting directly to the Security & Emergency Principle, this role will provide emergency response, injury management and security services across the Nyrstar Smelter on a 4/4 continuous shift. This role is residentially based in Port Pirie, South Australia. Relocation support may be provided for the successful applicant.

The purpose of the ERO team is to:

  • Maintain appropriate site emergency response in compliance with Major Hazard Facility requirements
  • Undertake first response medical care for injured employees
  • Undertake activities in relation to fire response, fire response training, routine maintenance of fire protection systems and first aid inspections
  • Undertake site security operations including site entrance control, data entry, inspections and reception skills
  • Provide technical advice for site fire, rescue, injury management, health and security operations
Responsibilities
  • Undertake site security operations
  • Respond to all fire, rescue and hazardous materials emergencies onsite
  • Undertake fire response and fire response training activities
  • Undertake first response medical care for work and non-work related injuries
  • Operate and maintain an industrial Health Care Centre
  • Conduct Drug and Alcohol Testing - scheduled and casual
Qualifications / Experience & Abilities

Essential:

  • HLT41115 Certificate IV Health Care or Certificate II in Public Safety (Firefighting Operations)
  • Current unrestricted Class C South Australian Drivers License
  • Current Security Agent license (South Australia) or the ability to obtain
  • Intermediate computer skills including MS Office
  • Able to maintain a high level of fitness to undertake the requirements of the role

Desirable:

  • PUASAR032 Undertake vertical rescue
  • UETTDRRF04 Perform Tower Rescue
  • Current Blue Maritime Security Identification Card
  • Recognised venipuncture training
What working for Nyrstar means

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 our values – we live safety by living our values: Respect, Ownership, Excellence and Teamwork.

What we offer
  • 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
  • Paid parental leave (2 weeks) and maternity leave (12 weeks)
  • On-the-job training and access to Further Education Assistance
Location

Nyrstar Port Pirie is positioned on the eastern shore of the Spencer Gulf in South Australia, about two and a half hours north-west of Adelaide. Port Pirie offers a relaxed family lifestyle with major amenities and access to regional coastal living with city conveniences.

Applications

Click Apply to submit your cover letter and resume. You must have unrestricted valid rights to work in Australia. Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity. 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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