Capital Projects Supervisor

About the Unit

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. 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. 

Responsibilities

Looking for an exciting new challenge? Yara are seeking applications for their 2-year fixed-term role of Capital Projects Supervisor. Reporting to the Capital Projects Execution Superintendent, the Capital Projects Supervisor will supervise and lead teams of contractors that are engaged for Capital Projects at Yara Pilbara to ultimately improve safety, reliability and plant uptime in a safe manner. The role is required to be a dedicated point of contact from the contractor supervision level and be a focal point from onboarding, permits, clearances and safe executions.  

The primary responsibilities include: 

• Onboarding of the contractor including, vehicle access, MMP and completion on Contractor Safety Checklist
• Walking the works and having relevant permits and clearances in place
• Supervise and assist the coordinators for all Capital Projects across site
• Liaise with operations and maintenance departments for site services where required.
• Develop and maintain stock levels of consumable materials for continuity of supply
• Execution of planned work in accordance with contract

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Profile

• CERT IV in mechanical trade
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar industry (Petrochemical, Gas Processing or Oil Refining);
• Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience supervising contractors
• Supervision in at least 2 of the below disciplines:
• Construction
• Cranes and rigging
• Projects execution
• Petrochemical Plant Maintenance
• Experience in the construction of renewable power plants, renewable hydrogen production and associated risk assessments experience will be highly sought after.
• SAP skills are a distinct advantage
• Intermediate/Advanced MS Office suite experience
• Fluent English (verbal and written) is essential. 
• Australian/New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary work visa holders are not eligible for this role. 

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.  For more information on Yara International please access www.yara.com.au 

What’s On Offer 

• Complimentary Karratha housing for duration of employment
• 5 weeks annual leave 
• Optional 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 program with a target of one month’s 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 
• Culturally diverse workforce with a DEI Ambassador program, salary packaging, and active Social Club 

Contact details

Apply no later than

2nd May 2024.