Emergency Response Officer

Job Posting Date: 27 Aug 2025

Function: Health,Safety&Environment

Location: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. 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 invited for an experienced fulltime 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 exciting 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 included but not limited to site entrance control, data entry, inspections and reception skills
• Provide technical advice for site fire, rescue, injury management, health and security operations

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

• 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 causal

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 be ability to successfully be able 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 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 & Environmentare the foundation of all 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, 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

Location

Nyrstar Port Pirie is ideally positioned on the eastern shore of the Spencer Gulf in South Australia, just two and a half hours north-west of Adelaide. Port Pirie's social atmosphere reflects its love of the sea, sport and the outdoors.

Known as the 'City of Friendly People', Port Pirie's relaxed family lifestyle offers excellent facilities, accommodation and schooling options with all the major amenities. This is your opportunity to enjoy regional coastal living combined with capital city convenience.

Nyrstar Port Pirie is an integrated multi-metals recovery plant with the flexibility to process a wide range of lead-rich concentrates and smelting industry by-products.

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. 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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