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Form of workAbout Us
APA is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business. We own and/or manage and operate a diverse, $22 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets. Consistent with our purpose to strengthen communities through responsible energy, we deliver approximately half of the nation’s gas usage and connect Victoria with South Australia, Tasmania with Victoria and New South Wales with Queensland through our investments in electricity transmission assets. We are also one of the largest owners and operators of renewable power generation assets in Australia, with wind and solar projects across the country.
We employ more than 2,200 people across Australia and know that they are the key to our success. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture, where all our people feel safe, valued, and trusted to do their best every day.
The Opportunity
We now have an exciting opportunity available for an Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls (EI&C) Designer to join us in our Infrastructure Engineering team in Brisbane or Melbourne on a 21 Month Max Term Contract.
Reporting to the BIM Team Leader - EI&C, you will play a key role in providing Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls design and drafting services to our Stakeholders. These services will either be on Major Projects, or our ‘Stay In Business’ (SIB) projects, as required.
The successful Designer will be responsible for taking the design from concept through to construction package, using data-driven design software and BIM processes to generate the project deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Project Engineering Manager (PEM), Design Engineers and Design/Drafting team on design projects
- Collaborate with construction teams and provide modifications as and when necessary
- Collaborate with engineering staff and business Stakeholders with regard to completing design tasks to meet project milestones
- Develop a detailed understanding of all Stakeholders, their interests in the project and their expected levels of support
Your background
- Proven experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD 2D/3D) software
- Thorough understanding of the following Autodesk products: AutoCAD, Navisworks and Vault
- Thorough understanding of data-driven design tools such as Elecdes Instrument Manager and/or Aveva Electrical and Instrumentation
- Proven experience with database systems, (SQL skills a bonus)
- Sound to above-average I.T. competencies
- Ability to work independently to solve complex problems or collaborate with others to achieve timely resolutions.
- Your positive attitude and solid work-ethic will be consistent with your maturity and EIC design experience.
- Strong ability to understand the project scope and develop an achievable plan to ensure the target milestone date(s) for your deliverables is not missed
- Associate Degree or Associate Diploma in Electrical Engineering preferred.
About the Team
The Digital Engineering team works within the business to design new gas pipeline facilities and upgrade existing ones. The EI&C team, along with the Piping and Process teams, uses CAD/BIM/database software to design and document the projects they work on. The team is spread across our Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth offices.
Working at APA
APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety and sustainability of our people, community and environment is our key focus. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in.
APA provides you with access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, a work–life balance and wellbeing programs. APA also has an inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents throughout their parenting journey.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered for the role.
Sound like your kind of career? We’d love to hear from you.
Role closes Sunday, 25th February 2024. Role Reference number 5639.
PD is available on request by emailing ***********@apa.com.au quoting reference number above
