Process Operator

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 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.

Find out more about:

Yara International: Yara International | Responsibly feed the world and protect the planet
Yara Pilbara: Yara Pilbara | Yara Australia

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 permanent role of Process Operator. Reporting to the Shift Superintendent, the Process Operator is responsible for operating Utilities areas and the Ammonia Plant in a safe and efficient manner after completion of competency-based training. This role operates under a shift arrangement of 2 days, 2 nights and 4 off.

The primary responsibilities include:

Undertakes all HESQ training as required and aligns with Company’s Core Values
Monitors and operates Plant Systems and Equipment under various plant conditions and in various areas of the YPF Plant;
Performs basic, routine, abnormal and advanced operations in the Cooling Water, CPU Treatment, Chlorination/acid/caustic system, waste water handling Desalination units etc in accordance with company policy and within Standard Operating Conditions and Limits (SOCL) to maintain steady production in designated areas and to prevent damage to equipment;
Executes start up and shutdown of plant and equipment;
Initiates notifications for plant maintenance work in accordance with plant productivity;
Prepares plant equipment for maintenance repairs and returns to service in a safe and efficient manner as per Work Instruction;
Maintains logs and records for all areas of the plant
Verifies safe work permit requirements are met for maintenance of plant systems and equipment;
Participates in reviewing the check list, SOPs etc.;
Adheres to Permit To Work (PTW) procedure, Confined Space Entry procedures, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Sketches and Pressure Relief Devices (PRDs) and provides feedback on improvements.
Conducts sampling and simple laboratory analysis for boilers and cooling water;
Conducts First Line Maintenance;
Contributes to Continuous improvement activities
Emergency Response Team member

Profile

A Process Plant Operator Certificate, trade or tertiary qualifications

Minimum of 5 years within a position in the Chemical/petrochemical industry, preferably in an Ammonia or Methanol Plant environment

Emergency response experience is desirable

Competent usage of Excel Spreadsheets, Word, Outlook and other Microsoft modules.

Fluent written and verbal English is essential.

Australian/New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Additional Information

We welcome and encourage women and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply.

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

We reserve the right to close this advertisement before the closing date.

What’s On Offer

Karratha housing assistance
5 weeks annual leave
2D 2N 4 off roster
$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
As well as 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

23rd September 2024.

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 anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.