Process Technician
Date: 9 Sept 2025
Location: Via Gladstone, QLD, AU, 4680
Company: Orica
About Orica
About the role
We are delighted to announce that an opportunity exists for aProcess 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 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, 2 night 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
- 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 Prospect 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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📌 Process Technician
🏢 Orica
📍 Gladstone