Process Operator

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.

Yara Pilbara Fertilisers operates one of the largest ammonia production sites in the world, and we've taken the process further downstream with our Technical Ammonium Nitrate (TAN) plant, a joint venture with Orica.

Together with ENGIE, we're also building a renewable hydrogen facility 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're looking for curious, ambitious people who want to make a real impact while enjoying life in Karratha, a coastal city with modern amenities, cultural attractions, and a relaxed, friendly lifestyle.  

All Karratha roles are residential, so you'll be part of the local community, not flying in and out. 

Looking for an exciting new challenge?

Yara is seeking a Process Operator to join our team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Shift Superintendent, you'll play a key role in keeping our Utilities and Ammonia Plant running smoothly.

From water treatment and boilers to compressors, valves, and cryogenic storage, you'll be hands-on with the systems that keep our operations moving to ensure everything runs safely and efficiently.

This is a dynamic role in a major ammonia plant in Karratha, working a 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off shift pattern that gives you plenty of time to recharge and enjoy life in the Pilbara

You'll also have opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives as part of a supportive team.

What you'll do: 

• Operate and monitor plant systems across multiple areas
• Perform start-ups, shutdowns, and routine checks
• Prepare equipment for maintenance and ensure safe work practices
• Keep accurate logs and records for troubleshooting and compliance
• Conduct sampling and basic water analysis
• Support first-line maintenance and improvement initiatives 

Join us at Yara - click "Apply" to submit your application. 

• Certificate 3 in Process Plant Operations (or tertiary qualifications in process/chemical engineering)
• Minimum of 5 years within a position in the Chemical/petrochemical industry, preferably in an Ammonia or Methanol Plant environment
• Emergency response experience (desirable)
• Competent usage of SAP, Excel, Word, Outlook and other Microsoft modules
• Fluent written and verbal English
• Australian/New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency

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. 

• Complimentary Karratha housing for duration of employment   
• 6 weeks of paid annual leave 
• 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off roster 
• $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 
• Flights for yourself and dependents, twice per year, after initial service period 
• $3,000 p.a. electricity/water utility reimbursement 
• Relocation assistance 
• As well as culturally diverse workforce with a DEI Ambassador program, salary packaging, and active Social Club 

5 December 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.