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Expression of Interest - Electricians/Instrumentation Technicians

Nyrstar Port Pirie Pty Ltd Port Pirie SA 5540

Permanent Full time
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Key points we found

  • Qualified Electricians and Instrumentation Technicians needed for maintenance roles.
  • Residential position in Port Pirie with an attractive equal-time lifestyle roster.
  • Support for overseas electrical qualifications and relocation assistance provided.

Role - Electricians (Maintenance Department)

Location: Port Pirie, South Australia
Roster: 5/4 Days Only (Residential Role)

About the Opportunity

Nyrstar Port Pirie is currently inviting Expressions of Interest from the following:

  • Qualified Electrician’s with unrestricted Electrical licence across Australia or New Zealand
  • New migrants to Australia with restricted Electrical licence requiring bridging to obtain unrestricted licence
  • Experienced Instrumentation Technicians, including those without an electrical licence but with strong instrumentation skills and industrial experience.

This residential position in Port Pirie, South Australia, offers an attractive equal-time lifestyle roster (4 days on/5 off, 5 on/4 off, 5 on/5 off), providing more days off than a standard weekend—including two full weekends each month—so you can enjoy a healthy work-life balance while contributing to one of Australia’s leading industrial operations.

Nyrstar Employee Perks & Benefits

  • Support to help you convert your overseas electrical qualifications into a recognised Australian trade licence (if required)
  • Support with bridging courses and supervised work opportunities
  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Competitive regional salary (Port Pirie is approx. 2.5 hours from Adelaide)
  • Health and wellbeing benefits: Discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, and novated car leasing
  • Subsidised dental care and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid parental leave

Relocation Support

To make your move easier, Nyrstar provides relocation assistance, including:

  • Relocation of furniture and personal items
  • Temporary accommodation upon arrival
  • Up to $10,000 relocation allowance for eligible candidates

To express your interest for this role, you MUST have

  • Unrestricted working rights in Australia (e.g., Australian citizen, permanent resident, or valid visa holder with full work rights).
  • Relevant electrical trade qualification
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn and adapt within a complex processing environment
  • Additional high-risk or specialist tickets such as: Dogging, Rigging, EWP, Confined Space, or Working at Heights (advantageous)
  • Experience in heavy industry, mining, or smelting (preferred)

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Skills
Australian work rights
ELECTRICAL LICENSE
Heavy Industry Experience
High-risk tickets
Instrumentation skills
PROBLEM SOLVING
WILLINGNESS TO LEARN

Perks & benefits
5 Weeks Annual Leave
Health and wellbeing benefits
Relocation assistance up to $10,000

More details
Expiring date
23 Apr 2026
Date posted
18 Mar 2026
Category
Trades & Services
Occupation
Install, Maintain & Repair
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Manufacturing
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate
Company size
201 to 1000

Nyrstar Port Pirie Pty Ltd

201 to 1000
Company size
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