Company description:
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 are also building 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.
Job description:
Yara are seeking applications for their permanent role of Electrical & Instrumentation Technician.
Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, the EI Technician is responsible for ensuring the achievement of defined maintenance quality standards and meeting planned maintenance and operational requirements, whilst ensuring that all Health, Safety and Environmental System Policies and Standards are adhered to.
The primary responsibilities include:
* Carry out corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment.
* Diagnose and repair complex equipment faults and breakdowns.
* Complete scheduled preventative maintenance and update job status, hours, and technical findings in SAP/CMMS.
* Monitor work progress against plans and report any deviations to the Maintenance Supervisor/Planner.
* Perform commissioning checks in line with guidelines and with the asset owner when required.
* Identify and report recurring failures or downtime trends.
* Support shutdown and turnaround maintenance activities.
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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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Yara reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date without prior notice.
Apply no later than
26 March 2026
Profile description:
* WA-recognised Electrical trade qualification and eligibility for an Electrical Licence
* Certificate IV in Instrumentation (or equivalent)
* EEHA competencies and High Voltage switching training
* Minimum 4 years' experience in petrochemical, gas processing, oil refining or similar heavy industry
* Working knowledge of SAP and basic proficiency in the MS Office suite
* Good understanding of relevant industry standards, regulations, and environmental practices
* Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal)
* Australian/New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary work visa holders are not eligible for this role.
We offer:
* $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 per annum electricity/water utility reimbursement
* Complimentary Karratha housing for duration of employment or alternatively, $46,000p.a Housing Allowance
* 5 weeks of paid annual leave
* Flights for yourself and dependents, twice per year, after initial service period
* Optional RDO roster (including 16 accrued Rostered Days Off per calendar year)
* 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