Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Yara International

Graduate Mechanical Engineer supporting reliability and maintenance projects at Yara Pilbara's ammonia production facility. Gain hands-on experience and develop technical and professional capabilities.

Posted 5/25/2026full-timeKarratha • 🇦🇺 AustraliaEntry Level💰 A$46,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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)

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringdata analysisroot cause analysisstatic load analysispressure load analysisthermal expansion analysisvibration effects analysispiping support stress calculationsengineering drawingsAutoCAD

Soft Skills

communication skillsteamworkproactive mindsetcontinuous learningproblem-solvingdecision-makingresponsibilityrisk management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringMasters/Honours or equivalentHESQ training