AddressAbout 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 a Grid Connections Engineer to join our Engineering and Planning team in Perth, WA or Brisbane, QLD on a Permanent Full Time Basis.
Reporting to the Grid Connections Manager, you will play a key role in delivering customer focused service with a value add mind-set that drives operational excellence across APA facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all connections, disconnections and reconnections for power assets connected to grid power systems and develop strategies for grid connection management and continuous improvement
- Ensure all power assets meet technical NER compliance requirements, including frequency, voltage, stability and fault clearance obligations
- Ensure all relevant AER/AEMO and power grid requirements are captured in safety management plans for power assets
- Support robust technical governance across all matters associated with NER and Grid connection compliance requirements
- Maintain collaborative and productive working relationships with peers, customers and stakeholders (both internal and external)
Your Background
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering admitting to corporate membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia or equivalent experience (Required).
- Extensive experience in the administration and operation of grid connected high voltage electrical installations and transmission systems.
- Knowledge of relevant Australian codes and statutory requirements.
- Well-developed communication and influencing skills
About the Team
At APA, our Power Systems Engineering Team is responsible for ensuring reliable and efficient operations of our assets. We achieve this through a combination of innovative strategies, cutting-edge technologies, and expert knowledge.
Our team is comprised of highly skilled engineers who work tirelessly to ensure that our power generation and transmission facilities are operating at peak performance. From maintenance strategy to outage management, we strive to optimise every aspect of our operations to ensure APA's assets keep up with expectations of customers, the community and APA's vision to be world class.
Working at APA
APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety and sustainability of our people, community and environment is our 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, work-life balance and wellbeing programs. APA also have an inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents throughout their parenting journey.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.\
Sound like your kind of career? We'd love to hear from you.
Role closes Sunday 31st of March. Role Reference number 5901.
PD is available on request by emailing recruitment@apa.com.au quoting reference number above
