Primary Smelting Gas Handler

Job Posting Date: 30 Oct 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. 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 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 open for Advanced Boiler Attendants to join Nyrstar Port Pirie, across various plant areas working a full shift roster.

Reporting directly to the Team Leader, Advanced Boiler Attendants are responsible for the safe operation of plant and equipment. Advanced Boiler Attendants will be engaged on the 4/4 full shift roster (2 x days / 2 x nights / 4 x days off).

Please note: if successful, you may also be required to fill other positions within the department, such as Control Room Operator, Acid Plant Control Room, or Tapping Floor.

Previous experience and current tickets such as Working at Heights, Confined Spaces and/or Forklift licence are an advantage.

Advanced Boiler Attendants require a level of physical ability; therefore, you must be able to pass a pre-employment medical.

These opportunities are residentially based in Port Pirie, South Australia.

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:
Ownership, Excellence, Teamwork
and
Integrity.
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

What we need from you:

• Relevant High Risk License – Advanced Boiler
• Heavy industry, mining, smelting or similar experience is highly regarded
• Self-motivated, reliable, and be able to work effectively under pressure whilst being a team player
• Additional qualifications in Dogging, Rigging, EWP, Confined Space and Working at Heights are also highly regarded

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Applications
If you're ready to embrace this challenge and you're looking for the next step in your career, apply now and become a pivotal part of our dedicated team.

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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