Facilities Maintenance Coordinator
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 Yara Pilbara
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.
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.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Facilities Maintenance Coordinator to join our Maintenance & Reliability Team at Yara. This is a critical role responsible for coordinating central services, managing civil and fabric maintenance projects, and ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality maintenance execution across site.
You will play a key role in driving operational excellence, contractor performance, and compliance within a Major Hazard Facility environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate and manage all non-plant service activities including weeds management, pest control, waste services, and temporary and permanent site infrastructure
* Oversee and coordinate civil works in collaboration with the Civil Engineer
* Manage fabric maintenance CAPEX projects across YPF/YPN sites
* Develop detailed scopes of work and actively participate in the tendering process in collaboration with Procurement
* Plan, schedule, and manage maintenance and service jobs within SAP, including budgeting and resource allocation
* Ensure the safe and effective execution of both planned and reactive maintenance activities in line with the maintenance plan
* Respond to unplanned disruptions and implement practical short-term solutions to maintain continuity
* Monitor and enforce compliance with Permit to Work (PTW), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), isolations, and safety procedures
* Maintain strong oversight of contractor performance, including leading review meetings and verifying invoices and timesheets
* Track and maintain Yara-owned maintenance assets (e.g. welders, generators, lighting towers, tools)
* Ensure forklift maintenance and compliance requirements are met
* Safeguard effective communication and information flow between stakeholders to support efficient maintenance execution
* Drive high standards of safety, quality, and reliability, contributing to continuous improvement and root cause analysis activities
* Support achievement of site safety targets, including zero LTI, and actively participate in safety initiatives such as WOC inspections
* Contribute to budget management, including cost control of facilities-related activities and input into budget planning
* Provide leadership and support to maintenance teams and contractors, stepping in for Service Coordinators as required
* Contribute to departmental planning, KPI tracking, and ongoing improvement initiatives aligned with company strategy and values
* Participate in emergency response and site safety roles (e.g. Fire Warden, First Aid, Muster Marshal) as required
About You
* Trade Certificate in a relevant building discipline (desirable)
* Minimum 3 years' experience as a tradesperson
* Minimum 3 years' supervisory experience managing contractors and teams
* Experience in petrochemical, gas processing, or oil refining environments (highly desirable)
* Intermediate to advanced MS Office and Excel skills
* Strong working knowledge of SAP
* Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
* Safety-focused with a proactive and team-oriented approach
* Fluent in English (written and verbal)
What's on Offer
* $46,000 per annum Karratha housing assistance for duration of employment
* 5 weeks of paid annual leave
* OptionalRDO roster (including 16accruedRostered 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 per annum 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
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.
Yara reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date without prior notice.
Apply no later than
24th April 2026
Knowledge grows through differencesYara 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 anchoredDiversity, 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.
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