AddressThe Opportunity
At APA, our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities through responsible energy.
We have an exciting opportunity available for an Electrical & Instrumental Technician to join our Networks Operations team in Thomastown, on a Permanent Full-time basis.
Reporting to the Manager - Electrical Systems, you will play a key role in building, repairing, modifying and maintaining assets within the control of the department.
Key Responsibilities
- Construction, installation, and maintenance of telemetry/SCADA and electrical equipment
- Installation, maintenance, and calibration of electrical/electronic instruments used for gas measurement
- Conduct technical investigations of electrical/electronic systems and make recommendations
- Assist the Engineering department in project work at the design and development stage
- Provide professional technical advice and training to colleagues, subordinates, and people from outside organizations
About You
- Electrical trade qualification and proven experience as a qualified electrical tradesperson
- Experience in handling hazardous materials and knowledge of relevant procedures and codes of practice
- Understanding and experience of Electrical Instrumentation equipment and the basic principles of gas measurement
- Knowledge in general and technical software packages and experience in a quality environment using Australian Standards
- Post-trade studies in other technical subjects, especially in electronics or electrical installations (preferred)
About the Team
Networks manages and operates transmission pipelines and local distribution networks that deliver gas to around 1.4 million households and businesses across Australia.
This is an exciting time for the Networks team, we are growing and expanding with many new projects. Also, we have a strong culture of continuous improvement and working towards Net Zero with the introduction of renewable green gas into the Gas Networks. We need people who are courageous, nimble and ready to make a positive impact.
Working at APA
At APA we're committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best. We'll provide you with access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing programs. We also have an inclusive parental leave policy providing 18 weeks leave including superannuation to support parents at work and in life.
We employee more than 2900 people across Australia and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to do their best every day.
We are APA
APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business.
We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $27 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia.
And we own over 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to families and industry across every corner of Australia.
As the partner of choice in delivering infrastructure solutions for the energy transition, we're focused on bundled remote grid energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission, and future energy, including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage.
Our customer centric approach means we understand our customers and their businesses offering reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.
We are committed to delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia's energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers.
We prioritise sustainable outcomes so that APA, our people, customers, and communities can thrive - now and in the future.
Join our team and be part of Australia's energy transition!
We'd love to hear from you.
APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priority. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.
Role closes Tuesday, 15 May, 2024. Role Reference number JR107.
PD is available on request by emailing ***********@apa.com.au quoting reference number above.
We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.
