Graduate Chemical / Process 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

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 

Launch your Engineering Career with Yara!

Are you ready to apply your knowledge in a real-world environment? Yara Pilbara is seeking motivated Graduate Engineers to join our 3-year fixed-term Graduate Program, gaining hands-on experience in a world-class ammonia and nitrates production facility.

This is a unique opportunity to develop your technical and professional capabilities while contributing to safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

About the Opportunity

As a Graduate Process Engineer, you will gain practical experience in day-to-day production operations, build technical expertise, and actively contribute to improving plant performance.

You will commence in January/February 2027, aligned with the completion of your university studies and subject to successfully obtaining your degree.

Throughout the program, you will:

Work on production and CAPEX projects in collaboration with operations and maintenance teams
Assist in reviewing process parameters and identifying improvement opportunities
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and support issue resolution
Contribute to updating procedures and engineering documentation (e.g. P&IDs)
Perform plant monitoring, data collection, and analysis
Coordinate closely with operators and maintenance personnel
Develop an understanding of Major Hazard Facility requirements and standards
Build capability in planning, budgeting, and cost control processes
Apply core chemical engineering principles, including reaction engineering, separation processes, mass and energy balances, and process control.
Complete required HESQ training, participate in emergency response activities, and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment (including opportunities to take on site emergency roles)

About You

We are looking for passionate graduates who are eager to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment.

To be successful, you will have:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical or Process Engineering
Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with fluency in English essential
The ability to work effectively in a team environment
A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and development
Curiosity in using AI (MS CoPilot) to improve personal and team productivity
The ability to perform work responsibly, minimising risks and potential issues
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or permanent residency (temporary visa holders are not eligible)
A willingness to relocate to Karratha, WA for the duration of the program

What's On Offer?

We want you to feel supported and set up for success during your time with us. You’ll enjoy:

Complimentary employer-provided housing or $46,000 per year Karratha housing allowance 
$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)  subject to eligibility
Flights for you and your dependents, twice per year (after initial service period) 
Relocation assistance 
6 months paid primary parental leave 
Salary packaging available
A culturally diverse workplace with a strong focus on diversity, equity & inclusion and access to a vibrant Social Club

Apply no later than

Application end date: 24 June 2026

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

Recruitment Agencies

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.