Electrical Reliability & Compliance Engineer | Projects

Nyrstar; Port Pirie Regional Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nyrstar Hobart is seeking an experienced Electrical Reliability and Compliance Engineer to join our Asset Management Team on-site in Hobart. The role focuses on delivering safe, compliant, high-quality electrical outcomes across maintenance, design, construction and commissioning activities in a heavy industrial environment.

You will provide electrical engineering expertise to support plant operations, contribute to capital projects, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in project engineering, preferably heavy industry.
• Experience in electrical, instrumentation, and PLC control system design.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support for plant operations and maintenance.
• Contribute to capital projects with safe, compliant outcomes.
• Oversee design, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement value-adding initiatives.
• Ensure safety, regulatory, and industry standards compliance.
• Lead and mentor teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of standards.
• Provide troubleshooting and maintenance support.
• Ensure electrical equipment complies with statutory requirements and Nyrstar standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project engineering

Instrumentation design

PLC control systems

Design review

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Nyrstar Hobart is seeking an experienced Electrical Reliability and Compliance Engineer to join our Asset Management Team on-site in Hobart. The role focuses on delivering safe, compliant, high-quality electrical outcomes across maintenance, design, construction and commissioning activities in a heavy industrial environment.

You will provide electrical engineering expertise to support plant operations, contribute to capital projects, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.