Process Technician

1 week ago


Gladstone Regional, Australia Orica Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
About Orica

At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It's an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are delighted to announce that an opportunity exists for a Process Technician role at our flagship Yarwun manufacturing site located in Gladstone, Queensland.

Orica Yarwun manufactures nitric acid, ammonium nitrate and sodium cyanide products which are used in mining, infrastructure, agriculture, and water industries locally, nationally and internationally. Orica has operated at Yarwun for over 30 years and is committed to the health and safety of employees and minimising the impact of our manufacturing activities on the community and the environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and reliable operation of manufacturing assets within the Sodium Cyanide and Ammonium Nitrates Complex.

The role is part of a shift team working on a 12-hour rotating roster, on a shift pattern working on 2 day shifts, 2night shifts then 6 days off. Additional hours are required to be worked to meet business and training requirements.

This role will be offered a 2-year contract.

What you will be doing
  • Ensuring work practices and environment comply with the safety, health and environment standards;
  • Conduct routine inspections, analyse our manufactured products, and engage in problem solving;
  • Engage in start-up, continuous operation, and shutdown of plant equipment across the Cyanide and Nitrates Complex including completion of plant logs, inspections, and handover with incoming shift.
What you will bring
  • Trade qualification in Mechanical or Electrical/Instrumentation;
  • Continuous manufacturing experience, preferably in a Major Hazard Facility, petrochemical or chemicalmanufacturing;
  • Competent troubleshooting skills in an operational environment;
  • Well-developed numerical, analytical and systems skills.
What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.



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