About this role
About the Role This permanent, full-time role reports to the Production Manager YPN and plays a critical part in managing shift operations within the Technical Ammonium Nitrate (TAN) plant. The position is responsible for the safe and effective execution of daily operations, as well as coordinating the interface between operations, maintenance, and projects. What You'll Do
- Lead and develop the shift superintendents, gatekeeper, and shutdown/turnaround coordinator through performance-based leadership and capability development, ensuring a skilled team prepared for normal operations, start-ups, shutdowns, and emergency scenarios
- Coordinate and resolve operational, maintenance, and project interface challenges through effective collaboration with maintenance superintendents and capital project managers, ensuring safe and efficient execution of all activities
- Understand and manage risks in line with Yara’s corporate guidance and steering documentation
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the YPN TAN plant, fostering a strong improvement culture and ensuring initiatives are effectively delivered
- Demonstrate Yara’s Leadership Behaviours: Live the Strategy, Be the Change, Explore and Adapt, Build Trust What We're Looking For
- Certificate IV in Process Plant Operations, Chemical Engineering degree (desirable), or equivalent knowledge
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in the chemical or petrochemical industry, ideally within a Nitric Acid and/or Ammonium Nitrate plant environment
- Proven experience leading or coordinating operations teams in a high-risk processing environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate across operations, maintenance, and projects
- Accountability and collaboration are key traits for success in this role
- Extensive experience with Permit to Work (PTW) and Management of Change (MoC) Nice to Have
- Chemical Engineering degree (desirable) or equivalent knowledge Compensation & Benefits
- 5 weeks paid annual leave
- Optional RDO roster delivering 16 additional paid days off per year
- Residential role based in Karratha - no FIFO
- Complimentary employer-provided housing
- $35,000 per year regional location allowance
- Annual bonus - target of up to one month’s base salary
- Health and Wellness allowance $1,000 per year
- Utilities reimbursement (electricity/water) $3,000 per year
- Flights for you and your dependents, twice per year (after initial service period)
- Relocation assistance
- 6 months paid primary parental leave
- Salary packaging and active Social Club