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 controls
* 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)
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
Benefits and Compensation
* 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 (after initial service period)
* Relocation assistance
* 6 months paid primary parental leave
* Salary packaging available
* Culturally diverse workplace with a strong focus on diversity, equity & inclusion and access to a vibrant Social Club
Application Deadline
Application end date: 24 June 2026
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