Graduate Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineer, you will gain practical experience within the Maintenance and Projects Department, working closely with Static Engineers on reliability, maintenance, and project-related activities.

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:

Support maintenance and reliability-based projects, working closely with operations, maintenance, and project teams
Assist in planning, budgeting, cost control, and job prioritisation activities
Coordinate jobs, review scopes, ensure quality execution, post-job documentation and SAP update
Assist in drafting scope of works for static projects and liaising with Procurement team for tendering process
Apply engineering principles in analyzing static loads, pressure loads, thermal expansion, vibration effects, and piping support stress calculations.
Contribute to preventive maintenance processes and asset management practices
Participate in quality inspections, equipment assessments and commissioning activities.
Perform data analysis, root cause analysis, and support continuous improvement initiatives
Develop experience in contractor management, job coordination, and safety planning
Build knowledge of Major Hazard Facility requirements, engineering standards, and statutory compliance
Gain exposure to condition monitoring, static equipment (pressure vessels, piping, valves), and applicable codes and standards (ASME, API, AS, ISO)
Support plant reliability, efficiency, and cost optimisation initiatives
Apply a systematic and analytical approach to problem-solving and decision-making
Review and assist in drafting Engineering drawings in AutoCAD
Compliance with Safety and regulatory requirements for pressure vessels, PRV’s and Inspection / Asset integrity requirements
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)

You will also benefit from structured on-the-job learning, with a strong focus on developing your competence, completing training programs, and progressing toward Chartered Engineer status (Engineers Australia PDP).

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 degree in Mechanical Engineering with Masters/Honours or equivalent
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: 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.