Electrical Team leader

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. 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

Overview of the role

Applications are now open for an Electrical Maintenance Shift Team Leader for site.

The Maintenance Shift Team Leader coordinates the execution of maintenance across the respective area, working with a team of Tradespeople, Day Team Leaders and reporting to the department Superintendent.

This is a leadership role with immense opportunity to further develop your career. This residential role, based in Port Pirie, South Australia working on the 5/4 roster. 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.

Key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Implementation and effective roll out of the Asset health strategy across the department
• Assist with the effective and efficient implementation of roster systems, trades and contractor utilisation
• Assist the Superintendent in facilitating the delivery of standard work processes with team leaders (meetings, planning and costing)
• Ensure a process of continuous improvement is established and functional throughout the different maintenance streams
• Be an active leader in instilling a culture of inclusiveness, fairness and direction within the team

Qualifications, Skills & Experiences:

• Formal qualifications in Electrical Trade
• 3+ years of on-the-job experience post Trade/Bachelor study
• Sound knowledge and experience in the application of reliability and maintenance management principles and ability to develop preventative maintenance strategies
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills focusing on fixed plant equipment
• Formal leadership qualification or supervisory experience is highly regarded
• Experience in SAP maintenance modules is also highly regarded

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

Submit your application, 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. Only applicants who progress to the next stage will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in applying for a position at Nyrstar.