Day Coordinator

Overview of the Role

A career at Nyrstar offers you the opportunity to work with a globally-recognised leader in mining and smelting, contributing to the production of critical minerals and metals that are essential for a low-carbon future.

We are looking for a Day Coordinator – Slag Fumer to join our Finished Products department in Port Pirie. In this role, you will play a critical part in overseeing operations and supporting Maintenance and Operations teams during both planned and unplanned shutdowns. You will ensure that isolations, confined space entries, Safe Permit to Work (SPTW) requirements, and other documentations are prepared and managed efficiently, with safety as the top priority.

This is your opportunity to grow with an innovative company that values safety, teamwork, and operational excellence while making a meaningful impact in a dynamic industrial environment.

Location: Port Pirie, South Australia

Contract Type: Permanent

Reports To: Operating Superintendent

Key Responsibilities

In this hands-on role, you will:

• Understand and apply Site Isolation and Safe Permit to Work (SPTW) procedures.


• Oversee operations in departments including Slag Fumer, Kilns, PETS, WTP, and EAF.


• Maintain expertise in Slag Fumer, Kilns, PETS, WTP, and EAF Plant processes and controls.


• Manage service contractors and collaborate with operators to meet production and safety targets.


• Plan and execute Lockout isolation processes, ensuring proper labeling and preparation of plant equipment for maintenance.


• Prepare for shutdowns, stop days, and plant maintenance while maintaining high housekeeping and hygiene standards.


• Support project teams for departmental initiatives and act as a key liaison for the coordination of contractor work.


• Analyse plant data to troubleshoot and resolve process issues.


• Operate equipment such as cranes, forklifts, and jackhammers as required.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

Education & Certifications:

• Minimum secondary schooling is required.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Sound knowledge of site processes, procedures, equipment, and production techniques.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite products, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and SAP.


• Basic computer literacy is essential.


• Strong organizational, time, and priority management skills.


• Proven ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team environment.


• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.


• Ability to use initiative and solve problems.

Desirable:

• Forklift license.


• Prior experience in the mining/resources industry.

Key Stakeholders & Relationships

In this role, you will interact with:

• Operations Team


• Technical Team


• Management Team


• Maintenance Team


• Project Team

This role offers:

At Nyrstar, you will:

• Be part of a global leader – contributing to meaningful, world-class construction and industrial projects.


• Enjoy a stable and long-term career – backed by Trafigura, a global leader in the commodity trading industry.


• Access opportunities for growth and development – build your skills in a supportive environment.


• Enjoy our benefits package, which includes:

• Competitive salary and relocation assistance (Port Pirie is only 2.5 hours from Adelaide).


• 5 weeks of annual leave.


• Fitness Passport discounted gym memberships.


• Subsidised dental care & Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• Salary sacrifice novated car leasing.


• Paid parental leave.

Ready to build something great?

Join Nyrstar today as a  Construction Coordinator.

Apply now by submitting your resume and a cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t wait—take the next step and apply today!

About Nyrstar

Nyrstar is an international producer of critical minerals and metals essential for a low carbon future with mining, smelting and other operations located in Europe and Australia. Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, one of the world’s leading independent commodity trading and supply chain logistics companies.

Nyrstar Australia is a national multi-metals processing and refining business, operating in Port Pirie and Hobart for over 100 years to produce lead, silver, zinc, and many other materials that are essential for the manufacture of products used by everyone, every day.

Nyrstar Australia employs over 1,400 people across processing plants in Port Pirie and Hobart that operate as two interlinked sites and play a critical role in increasing the value of the metals and minerals obtained from resources sourced from across Australia and around the world.

Visit www.nyrstar.com

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.