Crane and Rigging

Nyrstar; Port Pirie; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks leave

Regional salary

Health & dental

Parental leave

Relocation package

Training & education

Job summary

Nyrstar Port Pirie is seeking a Rigger/Crane Operator to join the Asset Management team on a residential 5/4 roster. You will perform rigging and crane operations to support site maintenance, ensuring safe and efficient work practices on our Port Pirie facility.

The role requires holding RI, CN, WP, LF and CB licences, with CT and Scissor Lift Yellow Card considered advantageous. Expect on‑the‑job training, relocation support and career growth within a major minerals operation.

Qualifications

• Essential licences: intermediate rigging, non-slewing CN, elevated work platform, forklift and bridge & Gantry crane licences.
• Desirable licences: tower crane CT licence and Scissor Lift Yellow Card.

Responsibilities

• Perform rigging and crane operations under HRL terms.
• Assist maintenance teams with lifting work.
• Operate mobile and tower cranes per CN and CT licences.
• Adhere to site safety procedures and work safely at all times.

Skills

RI Licence

CN Licence

WP Licence

LF Licence

CB Licence

CT Licence

Scissor Lift Yellow Card

Job description

Rigger/Crane Operator – Asset Management Team

Job Posting Date: 24 Aug 2026

Function: Location: AU

Nyrstar Port Pirie is seeking a Rigger/Crane Operator to join our Asset Management team. This is your chance to take on an exciting, community-focused role that ensures the safety and efficiency of our site operations.

This residential position offers a 5/4 equal-time roster (4 days on/5 off, 5 on/4 off, 5 on/5 off), ensuring you enjoy more time off than the standard weekend - including two full weekends off every month.

What We Offer

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Competitive salary in a regional location (2.5 hrs from Adelaide)
• Health, dental & gym discounts
• Paid parental & maternity leave
• Relocation package - $5k allowance + temporary accommodation
• Career growth with on-the-job training & education assistance

Qualifications/Skills/Experience

Essential

• Current valid intermediate rigging (RI) licence or willing to obtain
• Current valid non slewing crane (CN) licence
• Current valid elevated work platform (WP) licence
• Current valid forklift (LF) licence
• Current valid bridge & Gantry crane (CB) licence

Desirable

• Current valid tower crane operators (CT) licence
• Current valid Scissor Lift Yellow Card licence
• Experience in a mining/resources industry or similar
• Experience in mobile crane operations
• 5 years or more demonstrated rigging experience

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

• Perform rigging and crane operations under the HRL terms and conditions.
• Performing lifting work to assist the maintenance teams with their work.
• Performing mobile and tower crane operation tasks as per a CN and CT licence.
• Work in a safe and confident manner and comply with all the Site Safety Procedures.

About Nyrstar

Nyrstar is a leading international producer of industrial and critical minerals and metals essential to the energy transition, high-technology applications and regional security. With a market-leading position in zinc and lead the company operates interlinked smelting and related facilities across 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 has been operating in Port Pirie and Hobart for over 100 years. It produces lead, zinc, silver, antimony metal, copper and is one of Australia’s largest producers of saleable sulphuric acid - the world’s most used industrial chemical. 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.

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