Turnaround Static Engineer

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 Yara Pilbara

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.

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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.
This role is available as either Karratha-based, or Perth-based.

Karratha is a coastal city in Western Australia and is 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, with complimentary housing, relocation assistance, location allowance, and other regional benefits.

Alternatively, this role has the option to be based in Yara’s Perth office, located on Adelaide Terrace in the CBD.

Responsibilities

Looking for an exciting new challenge?

Yara are seeking applications for their permanent full-time role of Turnaround Static Engineer.

Reporting to the Turnaround Manager, the Turnaround Static Engineer is responsible for supporting the turnaround team, working across our Ammonia, Nitric Acid and Ammonium Nitrate production plants to achieve a successful end-to-end turnaround.

This will be achieved through planning, scheduling, and execution, to realise turnaround objectives and goals. This position has ownership and accountability for engineering, planning and scheduling, execution and closeout of works associated with all static equipment.

The Static Engineer will align with Yara’s turnaround work processes, supported by AP Networks “Navitrack” tool. They will occasionally co-ordinate with engineers, supervisors and planners as required.

The Static Engineer will:

Develop turnaround goals and objectives across both sites to meet performance targets
Establish and maintain long-range plans for static equipment across Yara Pilbara plants, including future reliability strategies
Define and finalise static equipment turnaround scopes in collaboration with the Maintenance and Operations teams, ensuring scope freeze by critical milestones
Align turnaround scope development with maintenance processes and collaborate closely with Inspection and Operations teams to achieve plant reliability objectives
Optimise preventive maintenance plans and tasks for turnaround scopes and opportunity works
Conduct “what if” scenarios to identify high-risk discoveries and implement mitigating actions
Lead technical reviews for plant modifications as per Yara’s Management of Change (MOC) process and applicable codes
Develop and review method statements for major turnaround activities, including constructability reviews and risk assessments
Review and approve contractor documentation (fabrication drawings, engineering calculations, QA/QC plans, piping isometrics, ITPs, and safety plans)
Ensure compliance with Yara HSE procedures, quality standards, and contractual requirements during turnaround planning and execution
Participate in HAZOP and SIMOPS reviews, providing technical expertise during real-time troubleshooting
Review and optimise spare part strategies to ensure availability of critical parts and materials for turnarounds.
Identify and implement repair strategies for turnaround spare parts, ensuring alignment with project goals and schedules.
Assist in the development and finalisation of contracting strategies for major turnaround scopes
Develop and review bid packages for significant contracts and assess contractor deliverables against agreed scope and milestones
Verify contractor achievements and invoices, ensuring alignment with contractual agreements and project goals
Manage project responsibilities for assigned capital projects related to turnaround activities
Develop and present management reports and turnaround updates to stakeholders.
Complete post-turnaround technical reports
Drive continuous improvements in engineering standards, specifications, and seek opportunities for cost optimisation
Evaluate failure mechanisms and recommend or implement repair strategies in coordination with internal and external expert
Resolve technical or techno-commercial issues proactively with relevant stakeholders
Coordinate with Inspections, TPO, and Operations teams to implement solutions
Engage with external organisations (e.g., professional associations, suppliers, licensors, contractors, and regulators)

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Profile

•   Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
•   Full Professional Membership of the Institute of Engineers Australia (MIEAust)
•   Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar industry (Petrochemical, Gas Processing or Oil Refining), with at least 5 years in a mechanical engineering role, including turnaround experience
•   Understanding of engineering and statutory requirements for a processing and/or chemical plants
•   Knowledge of Australian and International Standards as applicable to static equipment design and maintenance
•   Experience and training in condition monitoring techniques of static equipment
•   Knowledge of risk-based inspection, degradation mechanisms, and corrosion loops
•   Experience managing contractors and contracts, handling end-to-end turnarounds, job prioritisation, and engineering, project, and shutdown management
•   Thorough understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling, budgeting, and cost control
•   Strong report writing skills
•   Systematic work approach
•   Strong SAP skills (distinct advantage)
•   Intermediate/Advanced MS Office skills
•   Fluent verbal and written English 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.
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Yara reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date without prior notice.

What's On Offer

•   Industry-leading 6 months paid primary parental leave
•   Flexible work arrangements (as well as optional RDO roster (including 16 accrued Rostered Days Off per calendar year))
•   5 weeks of paid annual leave
•   $1,000 annual Health and Wellness allowance
•   Annual bonus program with a target of one month’s base salary
•   Salary packaging available
•   Wellness programs
•   Culturally diverse workforce with a DEI Ambassador program
•   Active Social Club

Additional benefits available for a Karratha-based role:
•   Complimentary Karratha housing for duration of employment
•   $35,000 per annum regional location allowance
•   $3,000 p.a. electricity/water utility reimbursement
•   Flights for yourself and dependents, twice per year, after initial service period
•   Relocation assistance

Apply no later than

February 5th, 2025

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.