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 www.nyrstar.com

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