Expression of Interest: Mechanical Technician

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
Please note: This is not an active vacancy.

We are seeking expressions of interest from individuals who are suitably qualified and would like to be considered for future Mechanical Technician opportunities at our Yara Pilbara site in Karratha, Western Australia.

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.

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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.

Responsibilities
Yara Pilbara are building a talent pool for upcoming Mechanical Technician roles (Monday to Friday work pattern) across our ammonia and TAN plants. If you meet the key criteria below, Yara may be in touch if a suitable opportunity arises.

Mechanical Technicians At Yara Pilbara Typically

• Provide mechanical support services across both plants to help meet safe and cost-effective production targets.
• Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance and plant modifications on mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and repair complex equipment breakdowns.
• Monitor task completion in accordance with plans and schedules; report any deviations.
• Record accurate work history, time confirmations, and technical feedback in SAP.
• Commission equipment in collaboration with asset owners or users.
• Ensure work is carried out in compliance with relevant laws, safety standards, and company policies.
• Supervise contractor personnel as required.
• Participate in shutdowns, turnarounds, and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist in coaching and mentoring apprentices.

If you'd like to register your interest for future E&I Technician roles with Yara, click Apply to submit your expression of interest.

(Submitting an EOI does not guarantee contact, interview, or employment. You will only be contacted if a suitable opportunity arises that aligns with your skills, experience, and qualifications.)

Profile

• Certificate III or IV (TAFE) or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Ideally 10 years in a relevant industry such as petrochemical, gas processing, or oil refining.
• Good computer literacy, including SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of statutory standards and industry regulations.
• Commitment to high environmental and safety standards.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

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.

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What's On Offer

• Complimentary Karratha housing for duration of employment (or, $46,000 per annum Karratha housing assistance 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

Contact details
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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.