Mechanical Technician

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We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

The Yara Pilbara Fertilisers' plant is one of the largest ammonia production sites in the world and we have also taken the ammonia process further downstream with the Yara Pilbara Nitrates Technical Ammonium Nitrate (TAN) plant, a joint venture with Orica. Together with ENGIE, Yara Pilbara will also build a renewable hydrogen plant to produce renewable ammonia.

We are always looking for ambitious and curious-minded colleagues who are keen to make a difference, whilst residing in the nearby coastal city of Karratha, Western Australia, a key community in the region with a resource focus and a relaxed, friendly lifestyle. All Karratha-based roles offered are on a residential basis, with housing, relocation assistance, and location allowance provided.

Responsibilities

Looking for an exciting new challenge? Yara are seeking applications for their permanent role of Mechanical Technician.

Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, the Mechanical Technician is responsible for providing mechanical support services to Yara Pilbara Fertilisers (YPF) and Yara Pilbara Nitrates (YPN) manufacturing plants to meet Yara desired production targets in a safe and cost-effective manner.

The successful candidate will:

- Perform predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance and plant modifications related to mechanical equipment and other tasks within skill as allocated by the maintenance co-ordinator.
- Perform other activities as required utilising gained knowledge, training and experience to meet business needs as required from time to time.
- Ensure allotted work is completed as per work instruction in a tradesperson like manner under the direction of the maintenance co-ordinator and other technical specialists.
- Work in compliance to the framework of laws and regulations, organisational policies and performance criteria that corresponds to the quality of products, customer relations, (process) safety, environment (stakeholders), peer /supervisor relations, maintenance costs and budgets.
- Coach, mentor and assist apprentices during the course of the daily work.
- Cooperate and liaise with maintenance specialists / reliability engineers to resolve complex problems.
- Record all work data appropriately (such as work history, fault reports, maintenance events, and time confirmations) within the guidelines of the work management system.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping in the workshop and in the plant.
- Undergo site specific training for isolation officer and perform isolations as part of Permit to Work.
- Supervise contractor personnel when assigned to do so.
- Undergo site specific training as required for the role and gaps identified during competency mapping.
- Carry out the shutdown & Turnaround maintenance activities, as required and assigned.

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Profile

- TAFE/ CERT III or IV equivalent or Diploma in mechanical engineering
- Ideally 10 years of experience in a similar industry (Petrochemical, Gas Processing or Oil Refining)
- Assemble, disassemble, and testing rotating equipment such as pumps, centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, and refrigeration systems.
- Conduct machine train alignment using Laser (ROTALIGN) alignment of rotating equipment, drawing interpretation, and clearance measurements.
- Knowledge of rolling elements and journal bearing (tilting pad) clearances measurement and installation.
- Good computer literacy in software including SAP and MS Office suite
- Understanding of relevant industry statutory standards and regulations
- Develop and maintain high environmental standards and practices
- Must be fluent in English, written and oral
- Australian/New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary work visa holders are not eligible for this role.

Additional Information

Yara celebrates diversity in all operations, practices, and engagement. We encourage people from all walks of life, experience, skills, genders and orientations, races, and backgrounds to apply for opportunities within our growing business.

Our values have diversity, equity and inclusion as a foundation, and everyone is part of our success.

- Complimentary Karratha housing for duration of employment
- 5 weeks annual leave
- RDO roster (including 16 accrued Rostered Days Off per calendar year)
- $35,000 per annum regional location allowance
- $1,000 annual Health and Wellness allowance
- Annual bonus program with a target of one month’s base salary
- $3,000 p.a. electricity/water utility reimbursement
- Flights for yourself and dependents, twice per year, after initial service period
- Relocation assistance
- As well as 6 months paid primary parental leave, culturally diverse workforce with a DEI Ambassador program, salary packaging, and active Social Club

Knowledge grows through differences

Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassador networks

Apply no later than

2nd October 2025.

Knowledge grows through differences
Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchoredDiversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.

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