Expression of Interest: E&I 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.

Yara Pilbara are seeking expressions of interest from individuals who are suitably qualified and would like to be considered for future E&I 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 E&I 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.

E&I Technicians At Yara Pilbara Typically

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment
• Diagnose faults and conduct troubleshooting on complex systems, working closely with reliability engineers
• Accurately document work in SAP, including time, technical feedback, and job progress
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and environmental standards
• Support team capability by mentoring apprentices and collaborating across teams

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
What do Yara typically look for?

• WA-recognised electrical trade qualifications
• Certificate IV in Instrumentation or equivalent trade qualification
• EEHA and High Voltage Switching certifications
• Minimum 4 years' experience in a similar industry (petrochemical, gas, or oil refining)
• SAP and Microsoft Office skills (preferred)
• Strong understanding of industry standards, safety and environmental practices
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• 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.