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Area of Expertise: Technical Expertise and Support
Job Type: Graduate
Job Requisition ID: 24945
Graduate Chemical / Process Engineer
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
Yara Pilbara is part of Yara International, a global crop nutrition company. The Pilbara site is one of the world's largest ammonia production facilities, with downstream processing through the Yara Pilbara Nitrates Technical Ammonium Nitrate plant, a joint venture with Orica. Together with ENGIE, Yara Pilbara is also developing a renewable hydrogen plant to produce renewable ammonia.
Launch your Engineering Career with Yara!
Are you ready to apply your knowledge in a real-world environment? Yara Pilbara is seeking motivated Graduate Engineers to join our 3-year fixed-term Graduate Program, gaining hands-on experience in a world-class ammonia and nitrates production facility.
This is a unique opportunity to develop your technical and professional capabilities while contributing to safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
About the Opportunity
As a Graduate Process Engineer, you will gain practical experience in day-to-day production operations, build technical expertise, and actively contribute to improving plant performance.
You will commence in January/February 2027, aligned with the completion of your university studies and subject to successfully obtaining your degree.
Throughout the program, you will:
* Work on production and CAPEX projects in collaboration with operations and maintenance teams
* Assist in reviewing process parameters and identifying improvement opportunities
* Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and support issue resolution
* Contribute to updating procedures and engineering documentation (e.g. P&IDs)
* Perform plant monitoring, data collection, and analysis
* Coordinate closely with operators and maintenance personnel
* Develop an understanding of Major Hazard Facility requirements and standards
* Build capability in planning, budgeting, and cost control processes
* Apply core chemical engineering principles, including reaction engineering, separation processes, mass and energy balances, and process control.
* Complete required HESQ training, participate in emergency response activities, and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment (including opportunities to take on site emergency roles)
About You
We are looking for passionate graduates who are eager to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment.
To be successful, you will have:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical or Process Engineering
* Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with fluency in English essential
* The ability to work effectively in a team environment
* A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and development
* Curiosity in using AI (MS CoPilot) to improve personal and team productivity
* The ability to perform work responsibly, minimising risks and potential issues
* Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
* Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or permanent residency (temporary visa holders are not eligible)
* A willingness to relocate to Karratha, WA for the duration of the program
What's On Offer?
We want you to feel supported and set up for success during your time with us. You'll enjoy:
* Complimentaryemployer-provided housing or $46,000 per year Karratha housing allowance
* $35,000 per year regional location allowance
* Annual bonus - target of up to one month's base salary
* $1,000 per year Health and Wellness allowance
* $3,000 per year utilities reimbursement (electricity/water) subject to eligibility
* Flights for you and your dependents, twice per year (afterinitialservice period)
* 6 months paid primary parental leave
* Salary packaging available
* A culturally diverse workplace with a strong focus on diversity, equity & inclusion and access to a vibrant Social Club
Apply no later than
Application end date: 24 June 2026
Yarareservesthe right to withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date without prior notice.
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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 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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