Senior Reliability Engineer

Nyrstar; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nyrstar Hobart seeks a Senior Reliability Engineer to lead the asset management program at the Hobart Smelter. You will manage capital projects, apply RCA, and drive reliability improvements in a heavy industrial setting.

Reporting to the Reliability and Planning Superintendent, you will deliver maintenance strategies, monitor KPIs, and mentor maintenance teams to ensure safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Training and experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Proven experience in both project and maintenance engineering.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical capabilities.
• Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Resilience and the ability to perform under pressure in a demanding environment.
• A proactive mindset and a strong drive for change implementation.
• Expertise in analysing equipment data and identifying performance trends.
• Experience with SAP (preferred).
• Supervisory experience leading maintenance teams (desired).

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize plant asset maintenance strategies.
• Implement asset management KPIs for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate reviews and identification processes for critical equipment.
• Perform failure mode analysis on key equipment.
• Identify and initiate projects to improve plant safety and reliability.
• Monitor performance metrics and address deviations.
• Provide technical and troubleshooting support to maintenance and operations teams.
• Conduct thorough condition assessments of plant and equipment.
• Minimize costs by identifying and eliminating non‑value‑adding processes.
• Propose and execute cost‑saving initiatives.

Skills

RCA experience

Problem solving

Stakeholder influence

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Who We Are

Nyrstar is a global multi-metals business with leading positions in zinc and lead, and growing operations in other critical mineral and precious metals. We operate mining and smelting facilities across Europe, and Australia, employing more than 3,000 people. Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, a major global commodities company, providing long-term stability and support. Visit www.nyrstar.com.

Job Posting Date: 14 Sept 2026

Function: Maintenance & Engineering

Location:

Hobart, AU

Who We Are

Nyrstar is a global multi-metals business with leading positions in zinc and lead, and growing operations in other critical mineral and precious metals. We operate mining and smelting facilities across Europe, and Australia, employing more than 3,000 people. Nyrstar’s operating business is wholly owned by Trafigura, a major global commodities company, providing long‑term stability and support. Visit www.nyrstar.com.

Nyrstar Hobart is a large‑scale zinc smelter located in Tasmania on the River Derwent, only a few kilometres from Hobart’s city centre. It offers a rare opportunity to work in the resources sector while living in a capital city environment.

Join Our Team!

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Reliability Engineer to join our Asset Management Team. If you are passionate about reliability engineering, thrive in a dynamic heavy industrial environment, and are ready to drive innovation within the Engineering sector, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

Reporting to the Reliability and Planning Superintendent, you will be an integral member of our Asset Management Team, with a primary purpose to manage, lead and deliver the suite of capital projects at Nyrstar Hobart Smelter.

You will combine technical expertise, leadership and innovation to deliver engineering solutions that improve safety, reliability, productivity and operational excellence in a complex industrial environment.

Key Duties And Accountabilities

• Develop and optimize plant asset condition plans and equipment maintenance strategies.
• Implement asset management KPIs to foster continuous performance improvements.
• Facilitate reviews and identification processes for critical equipment.
• Perform failure mode analysis on key equipment.
• Identify and initiate projects focused on improving plant safety and reliability.
• Monitor performance metrics and address any deviations.
• Provide technical and troubleshooting support to maintenance and operations teams.
• Conduct thorough condition assessments of plant and equipment.
• Minimize costs by identifying and eliminating non‑value‑adding processes.
• Propose and execute cost‑saving initiatives.
• Reduce equipment maintenance expenses by creating value‑driven maintenance strategies.

What We're Looking For

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Training and experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Proven experience in both project and maintenance engineering.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical capabilities.
• Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Resilience and the ability to perform under pressure in a demanding environment.
• A proactive mindset and a strong drive for change implementation.
• Expertise in analysing equipment data and identifying performance trends.
• Experience with SAP (preferred).
• Prior experience in the heavy industry sector (desired).
• Supervisory experience leading maintenance teams (desired).
• Experience facilitating RCA activities (desired).

Why Join Us?

A career of challenge, reward and growth in a company that is focussed 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: Respect, Ownership, Excellence and Teamwork.

Application

Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and believe a wide range of backgrounds strengthens our culture of integrity, respect, and innovation.

Nyrstar Hobart has a strict ‘Clean Shaven’ respiratory protection policy. Most facial hair is not permitted on site. Ongoing health monitoring, including blood tests, is required as part of our safety commitment.

We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive workplace where people work well together. At Nyrstar, you will have access to learning and development opportunities, from technical training to leadership programs, to help you grow your career.