Vacation Student - Electrical Engineer
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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
Kick-start your engineering career with Yara Pilbara!
Yara Pilbara is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated Electrical Engineering student to gain hands-on industry experience through our Vacation Student Program. This is your chance to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world setting while being supported by experienced professionals in a dynamic and diverse workplace.
About the Program
- Our 12-week Vacation Program is designed to provide meaningful, practical experience and professional development. During your time with us, you will:
- Work closely with a dedicated mentor (Yara Engineer) and an assigned buddy (Graduate or Employee).
- Contribute to two engineering projects, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
- Develop and deliver a project presentation to the Yara Pilbara Leadership Team.
- Receive structured progress reviews and feedback throughout the program.
- Build both your technical expertise and professional skills in a supportive environment.
Program Dates: December 2027 – February 2027 (aligned with your university break)
About You
We’re looking for students who are eager to learn, take initiative, and embody Yara’s core values of Accountability, Collaboration, Ambition, and Curiosity.
To be successful, you will:
- Be in your penultimate or final year of a Master’s or Honours degree in Professional Engineering specializing in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
- Be studying at a Western Australian university.
- Hold permanent working rights in Australia.
- Be willing to relocate to Karratha, WA for the duration of the program (12 weeks).
- Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication skills, and a commitment to quality.
- Provide a cover letter and resume as part of your application.
- Have a demonstrated employment history (preferred).
What’s On Offer?
We want you to feel supported and set up for success during your time with us. You’ll enjoy:
- Return flights to and from Karratha (start and end of program) and return flights to Perth for the Christmas/New Year period.
- Vehicle relocation and repatriation.
- Complimentary, fully furnished accommodation for the duration of your program
- A culturally diverse workplace with a strong focus on diversity, equity & inclusion
- Access to a vibrant Social Club
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Wellness initiatives to support your physical and mental health
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.
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