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About The Job

Join Our Supportive Team as a Power Station Chemist.  
  
Are you hands-on, safety-focused, and want to work in a welcoming and inclusive environment? At Worley, part of our ambition involves fostering a safe, inclusive and innovative work environment that inspires our people.
  
We know that a fulfilling career goes hand in hand with personal wellbeing. That’s why we’re committed to exploring flexible working arrangements that are practical for both you and our organisation. We’ve created a strong culture of support to help our people balance their work and personal life.
  
When you work for us, you get the chance to join nearly 50,000 people all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. We’re excited about the challenges ahead. If you ask us, there’s never been a more rewarding time to work in the energy, chemical and resources sectors.
    
As a Power Station Chemist with Worley, you will manage all aspects of plant chemistry for our combined cycle gas‑fired power station, ensuring optimal performance, compliance, and long‑term asset health. As our onsite chemistry specialist, you’ll play a critical role in water/steam cycle integrity, environmental performance, and the safe, reliable operation of major power generation equipment. You’ll be a vital part of our collaborative team operating and maintaining Yarnima power station which supplies power to the township of Newman and the surrounding BHP mining operations within the East Pilbara. Working a 4/3 roster with flights from Perth in a supportive environment that values teamwork, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
  
Yarnima Power station includes:

• 3 x Siemens SGT-800 Gas Turbines
• 3 x Heat Recovery Steam Generators
• 2 x Siemens SST-400 Condensing Steam Turbines
• A combined generation capacity of up to 190MW  

Associated auxiliary plant includes:

• Water treatment (MMF, RO, Demin)
• Cooling Towers
• Waste water systems  

What You’ll do:

• Oversee day‑to‑day chemistry operations for the water/steam cycle, cooling water, boiler feedwater, fuel gas, and lubricants.
• Conduct routine and specialised laboratory testing to ensure plant chemistry parameters stay within operational and statutory limits.
• Provide expert advice to operations and maintenance teams on chemical conditions, plant performance, and contamination risks.
• Troubleshoot chemistry‑related issues, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, sampling systems, and online analysers.
• Manage dosing systems, chemical inventories, storage, and safe handling practices.
• Develop and implement chemistry procedures, monitoring plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support environmental compliance, reporting, and audits.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, and external technical specialists to support plant reliability and long‑term asset integrity.
• Lead and promote a strong Zero Harm and positive HSE culture across the site.   

What you’ll have  

• A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience in industrial, power station, or water treatment chemistry (experience with combined‑cycle or gas‑fired plants highly desirable).
• Strong understanding of water/steam cycle chemistry, corrosion mechanisms, and plant processes.
• Familiarity with online analysers, sampling systems, and lab instrumentation.
• Knowledge of chemical handling, safety procedures, and environmental compliance.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including clients
• A proactive, safety‑focused mindset and a commitment to high operational standards.  

  What You’ll Enjoy

• Working a 4/3 roster (4 days on 3 days off)
• Flights from Perth
• Meals and crib breaks provided to keep you fuelled and focused
• Family-friendly and flexible: We understand life outside of work is important
• A safe, inclusive, and supportive network to connect: mentoring opportunities to support career progression and leadership
• Supportive team culture built on respect, safety, and open communication
• Opportunities to grow: Whether you're starting out or bringing years of experience, we offer ongoing training, mentoring, and leadership pathways
• Inclusive leadership: Our managers are committed to equity and supporting diverse career journeys    

Who we are
Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation.

Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.
  
Moving forward together
We want our people to be energised and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success.  
  
Please note that our recruitment process includes standard background checks, which may involve a pre-employment medical assessment. In certain cases, candidates may also be required to provide a valid police clearance certificate. These steps help ensure we maintain a safe and compliant workplace.

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