Process Engineering Superintendent

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.

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 Yara Pilbara 

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 are also building a renewable hydrogen plant to produce renewable ammonia. 

Find out more about: 

Yara International: Yara International | Responsibly feed the world and protect the planet 
Yara Pilbara: Yara Pilbara | Yara Australia 

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. 

Looking for an exciting new challenge? Yara are seeking applications for their permanent full-time role of Process Engineering Superintendent. Reporting to the Production Manager YPF, the Process Engineering Superintendent is responsible for ensuring conformance to the plants operating windows to ensure maximum production, efficiency, performance, availability and quality is achieved without compromising process safety, occupational safety or the environment. The role requires continuous monitoring and troubleshooting of the process, interaction with the operations personnel, and close co-ordination with all stakeholders including site based, corporate and regulatory functions.   

The Process Engineering Superintendent is the site responsible subject matter expert (SME) for the NH3 process technology at the YPF site.  As the process SME the incumbent is responsible for providing approvals and guidance to stakeholders with regards to process engineering and plant operations in accordance with the NH3 Process Technology, including but not limited to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Management of Change (MoC), Process Safety and Risk Assessment Authority (HAZOPS, LOPA's etc.), Process Drawings (P&IDs etc) and Datasheets, etc.  

Additionally, the Process Engineering Superintendent will lead a team of process engineers, and improvement initiatives/projects within the YPF process support team to ensure continuous improvement initiatives are executed and a continuous improvement culture is maintained.   

The incumbent contributes to the key performance indicators of the department as well as the goals and objectives of the organization, in a manner that inculcates the Company's Core Values. 

As a leader within Yara, demonstrating our Leadership Behaviours will be essential to your role and ongoing development. (Live the Strategy, Be the Change, Explore and Adapt, Build Trust.) 

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• Degree in Chemical Engineering. Masters or Honors degree is well regarded  
•  Minimum of 5-10 years within a position in the Chemical/petrochemical industry, preferably in an Ammonia, Methanol, and Utilities Plant environment.     
• Experience with Process Simulation software e.g ASPEN. 
• Leadership experience preferred. 
• Possess a high level of communication skills - verbal and written;. 
• Personal qualities of self-motivation, taking initiative and excellent analytical skills  
• Competent usage of Excel Spreadsheets, Word Outlook and other M/S modules. 
• Knowledge of national and international standards desired 
• Extensive knowledge of Management of Change systems 
• Basic understanding of Account Processing and IT systems 
• Fluent English (verbal and written) is essential.

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.  

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Yara reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date without prior notice. 

What's On Offer 

• Complimentary Karratha housing for duration of employment   
• 5 weeks of paid annual leave  
• Optional 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 
• This role is available as a local contract. International Assignment is not available. 

8th 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 anchored Diversity, 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.