Electrical Compliance Officer

About the role

Nyrstar, a global producer of critical minerals and metals, is looking for an Electrical Compliance Officer in Port Pirie, South Australia. The role ensures that all electrical equipment and installations meet statutory, regulatory, corporate and site-specific requirements, helping maintain electrical asset compliance, reduce safety risks and drive improvement initiatives. It is a permanent position reporting to the Engineering Superintendent.

Key responsibilities

• Review, validate and update electrical asset registers so they are accurate, complete and aligned with statutory requirements.
• Align statutory inspection and compliance tasks with SAP workflows to track timely completion.
• Create and run a risk-based internal audit regime covering legislation, Australian Standards and internal procedures.
• Develop monthly compliance dashboards and reporting to give management visibility of compliance status, risks and overdue actions.
• Work with plant maintenance and engineering teams to identify and close compliance gaps.
• Maintain relationships with the Office of the Technical Regulator (OTR) and issue monthly compliance reports on time.
• Develop and review site standards and procedures, and optimise compliance costs while keeping safety and operational standards high.

Required profile

• Significant electrical experience at trade level.
• Experience managing compliance programs and conducting statutory inspections.
• Desirable: electrical trade qualification with further technical or engineering study, and familiarity with South Australian electrical regulatory requirements.
• Unrestricted valid right to work in Australia.

Required skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of AS/NZS 3000 and associated electrical standards.
• SAP or similar CMMS proficiency.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook and Power BI/PowerPoint.
• Desirable: knowledge of fire protection, industrial weighing, gas burner and combustion systems, HV/LV distribution, instrumentation and control, and hazardous area compliance.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic, results-driven environment within a global organisation.
• Exposure to world-class industrial processing operations in Port Pirie.