Graduate E&I 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

As a Graduate E&I Engineer, you will work within the Maintenance Department’s Reliability Engineering Team, gaining exposure to both static and rotating equipment while supporting reliability and maintenance activities across the site.

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 closely with Reliability and Maintenance teams on plant improvement and maintenance initiatives
Support condition monitoring activities and reliability-based projects
Assist in conducting root cause analysis (RCFA) and implementing corrective actions
Contribute to contractor management and job coordination activities
Assist in preventive maintenance planning and execution
Develop skills in planning, budgeting, and cost control processes
Coordinate work packs, job documentation, and post-job reporting
Support job prioritisation, scheduling, and day-to-day supervision activities
Ensure compliance with safety systems including PTW, JSEA, and SSJA
Participate in audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop technical understanding of instrumentation, control systems, and electrical assets
Gain exposure to maintenance of static and rotating equipment (e.g. valves, pumps, turbines, piping systems)
Build knowledge of applicable engineering standards and codes (AS, ISO, API, etc.)
Contribute to maintaining high-quality workmanship and efficient job delivery
Assist in identifying plant inefficiencies and supporting improvement plans
Perform data analysis, reporting, and documentation tasks
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a systematic approach to problem-solving
Participate in HESQ training and support site safety initiatives, including Walk-Observe-Communicate (WOC) interactions
Participate in emergency response activities (e.g. Site Response Team, Fire Warden, First Aid) where required

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 Electrical & Instrumentation 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
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: 8 July 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.