Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Graduate Program
Yara Pilbara is seeking motivated Graduate Engineers to join our 3-year fixed-term Graduate Program, providing hands‐on experience in a world‐class ammonia and nitrates production facility.
As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you will gain practical experience within the Maintenance and Projects Department, working closely with Static Engineers on reliability, maintenance and project‐related activities. The program starts in January/February 2027, aligned with completion of your university studies and conditional on successful attainment of your degree.
Throughout the program you will:
* Support maintenance and reliability‐based projects in collaboration with operations, maintenance and project teams.
* Assist in planning, budgeting, cost control and job prioritisation activities.
* Coordinate jobs, review scopes, ensure quality execution, post‐job documentation and SAP update.
* Draft scope of works for static projects and liaise with procurement for tendering.
* Apply engineering principles to analyse static loads, pressure loads, thermal expansion, vibration effects, and piping support stress calculations.
* Contribute to preventive maintenance processes and asset‐management practices.
* Participate in quality inspections, equipment assessments and commissioning activities.
* Perform data analysis, root‐cause analysis and support continuous improvement initiatives.
* Develop experience in contractor management, job coordination and safety planning.
* Build knowledge of major hazard facility requirements, engineering standards and statutory compliance.
* Gain exposure to condition monitoring, static equipment (pressure vessels, piping, valves) and applicable codes and standards (ASME, API, AS, ISO).
* Support plant reliability, efficiency and cost optimisation initiatives.
* Apply a systematic and analytical approach to problem‐solving and decision‐making.
* Review and assist in drafting engineering drawings in AutoCAD.
* Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements for pressure vessels, PRVs and inspection / asset integrity requirements.
* 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).
What we're looking for:
* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with Masters/Honours or equivalent.
* Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with fluency in English essential.
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
* A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and development.
* Responsibility for minimizing risks and potential issues in engineering work.
* Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
* Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency or eligible for permanent residency (temporary visa holders are not eligible).
* Willingness to relocate to Karratha, WA for the duration of the program.
Benefits
* Complimentary employer‐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 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 end date: 24 June 2026. Yara reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date without prior notice.
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