Job Description
Senior Instrumentation and Control System Engineer
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This permanent full time role reports to the Engineering & Reliability Superintendent , and acts as the discipline Subject Matter Expert (SME) for instrumentation systems and proficiency in control systems (DCS, PLC, ESD) across both of our sites (ammonia, and technical ammonium nitrate).
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The role leads complex troubleshooting, capital projects, SIS lifecycle management, and long-term reliability and obsolescence strategies.
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What you'll do day-to-day
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Act as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for instrumentation, control systems, analysers and control valves across both production plants.
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Provide technical leadership for instrumentation and control system reliability, performance, safety and compliance.
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Lead the lifecycle management of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), including HAZOPs, LOPAs, SIL assessments, testing and validation activities.
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Develop, maintain and govern instrumentation, control and alarm management standards, philosophies and engineering specifications.
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Drive troubleshooting, root cause investigations and reliability improvements for critical plant equipment and control systems.
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Lead instrumentation and control aspects of capital projects, plant modifications and Management of Change (MOC) processes.
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Develop long-term asset, maintenance and obsolescence strategies for instrumentation, SIS, fire and gas systems,



analysers and field devices.
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Optimise maintenance and reliability strategies to maximise equipment availability, plant performance and regulatory compliance.
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Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering teams and OEMs to deliver technical solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Mentor engineers and technicians while providing day-to-day engineering support across the sites.
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Your work-life balance
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5 weeks paid annual leave
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Optional RDO roster delivering 16 additional paid days off per year
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Residential role based in Karratha - no FIFO
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What's on offer
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Choice of complimentary employer-provided housing or a $46,000 per year Karratha housing allowance
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$35,000 per year regional location allowance
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Annual bonus - target of up to one month's base salary
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$1,000 per year Health and Wellness allowance
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$3,000 per year utilities reimbursement (electricity/water)
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Flights for you and your dependents, twice per year (after initial service period)
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Relocation assistance
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6 months paid primary parental leave
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Salary packaging and active Social Club
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Why Yara?
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Low turnover, long‐tenured workforce
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Strong internal promotion culture
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Long-term career stability with a leading global organisation
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📌 Senior Instrumentation And Control System Engineer (Port Hedland)
🏢 Yara Australia
📍 Port Hedland