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Job Title


Mechanical Technician


Company : Yara


Location : Karratha, Western Australia


Created : 2025-10-27


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Yara Pilbara Fertilisers'' plant is one of the largest ammonia production sites in the world and Yara Pilbara Nitrates plant is a joint venture with Orica. The company is also building a renewable hydrogen plant with ENGIE to produce renewable ammonia. Job Title Mechanical Technician (Permanent) Location & Relocation Based in Karratha, Western Australia. Residential role with housing, relocation assistance, and a location allowance. Overview Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, the Mechanical Technician is responsible for providing mechanical support services to Yara Pilbara Fertilisers (YPF) and Yara Pilbara Nitrates (YPN) manufacturing plants to meet Yara desired production targets safely and costeffectively. Responsibilities Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance and plant modifications related to mechanical equipment and other tasks within skill as allocated by the maintenance coordinator. Perform other activities as required utilising gained knowledge, training and experience to meet business needs as required from time to time. Ensure allotted work is completed as per work instruction in a tradesperson like manner under the direction of the maintenance coordinator and other technical specialists. Work in compliance with the framework of laws and regulations, organisational policies and performance criteria that corresponds to the quality of products, customer relations, (process) safety, environment (stakeholders), peer/supervisor relations, maintenance costs and budgets. Coach, mentor and assist apprentices during the course of the daily work. Cooperate and liaise with maintenance specialists / reliability engineers to resolve complex problems. Record all work data appropriately (such as work history, fault reports, maintenance events, and time confirmations) within the guidelines of the work management system. Maintain high standards of housekeeping in the workshop and in the plant. Undergo site specific training for isolation officer and perform isolations as part of Permit to Work. Supervise contractor personnel when assigned to do so. Undergo site specific training as required for the role and gaps identified during competency mapping. Carry out the shutdown & Turnaround maintenance activities, as required and assigned. Profile / Qualifications TAFE/ CERT III or IV equivalent or Diploma in mechanical engineering. Ideally 10 years of experience in a similar industry (Petrochemical, Gas Processing or Oil Refining). Experience assembling, disassembling, and testing rotating equipment such as pumps, centrifugal compressors, steam turbines, and refrigeration systems. Conduct machine train alignment using Laser (ROTALIGN) alignment of rotating equipment, drawing interpretation, and clearance measurements. Knowledge of rolling elements and journal bearing (tilting pad) clearances measurement and installation. Good computer literacy in software including SAP and MS Office suite. Understanding of relevant industry statutory standards and regulations. Develop and maintain high environmental standards and practices. Must be fluent in English, written and oral. Australian/New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary work visa holders are not eligible for this role. Benefits Complimentary Karratha housing for duration of employment. 5 weeks annual leave. RDO roster (including 16 accrued Rostered Days Off per calendar year). $35,000 per annum regional location allowance. $1,000 annual Health and Wellness allowance. Annual bonus programme with a target of one months base salary. $3,000 p.a. electricity/water utility reimbursement. Flights for yourself and dependents, twice per year, after initial service period. Relocation assistance. 6 months paid primary parental leave. Diversity, equity and inclusion programme and active social club. Diversity & Inclusion 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. Deadline Apply no later than 2nd October 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr