Production Superintendent - YPN

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 role

This permanent full-time role reports to the Production Manager YPN, and plays a critical part in managing the shift operations within the Technical Ammonium Nitrate (TAN) plant.

The position is responsible for the safe and effective execution of daily operations, as well as coordinating the interface between operations, maintenance, and projects.

What you’ll do day-to-day

Lead and develop the shift superintendents, gatekeeper, and shutdown/turnaround coordinator through performance-based leadership and capability development, ensuring a skilled team prepared for normal operations, start-ups, shutdowns, and emergency scenarios
Coordinate and resolve operational, maintenance, and project interface challenges through effective collaboration with maintenance superintendents and capital project managers, ensuring safe and efficient execution of all activities
Understand and manage risks in line with Yara’s corporate guidance and steering documentation
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the YPN TAN plant, fostering a strong improvement culture and ensuring initiatives are effectively delivered
Demonstrate Yara’s Leadership Behaviours: Live the Strategy, Be the Change, Explore and Adapt, Build Trust

Your work-life balance

5 weeks paid annual leave
Optional RDO roster delivering 16 additional paid days off per year
Residential role based in Karratha - no FIFO

What’s on offer

Complimentary employer-provided housing
$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)
Flights for you and your dependents, twice per year (after initial service period)
Relocation assistance
6 months paid primary parental leave
Salary packaging and active Social Club

Why Yara?

Low turnover, long‑tenured workforce
Strong internal promotion culture
Long-term career stability with a leading global organization

About you

Certificate IV in Process Plant Operations, Chemical Engineering degree (desirable), or equivalent knowledge
Minimum 10 years’ experience in the chemical or petrochemical industry, ideally within a Nitric Acid and/or Ammonium Nitrate plant environment
Proven experience leading or coordinating operations teams in a high-risk processing environment
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate across operations, maintenance, and projects
Accountability and collaboration are key traits for success in this role
Extensive experience with Permit to Work (PTW) and Management of Change (MoC) systems
Strong analytical capability with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
Experience using SAP or similar systems and a good understanding of operational processes
Fluent English (verbal and written) is essential
Australian/New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency

About the Unit

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.

Find out more about:

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

Apply no later than

16 July 2026

Yara reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date without prior notice.

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Yara engages recruitment agencies by invitation only. Please no unsolicited contact regarding this role.

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.

As part of our recruitment process, where permitted by local law, we may conduct reference and background checks. These checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the job. Candidates will be informed by HR before any background checks are initiated.