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 Major Maintenance Project Specialist to join our Engineering and Planning team in Perth, WA or Brisbane QLD on a Permanent Full Time Contract.
Reporting to the Maintenance Delivery Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of Maintenance Projects. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and maintenance personnel to develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets. Your expertise in project controls will be vital in monitoring and analysing project performance to identify areas for continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain project controls systems, including planning, scheduling, cost control, and progress tracking.
- Collaborate with project teams to define project objectives, deliverables, and key milestones.
- Create detailed project schedules using industry-standard software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and propose mitigation strategies.
- Analyze and report project cost performance, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints.
- Conduct regular project reviews to identify deviations from the plan and recommend corrective actions.
- Provide guidance and support to project teams regarding project controls best practices.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including change orders, progress reports, and cost estimates.
Your background
- Background in engineering, construction management or maintenance, ideally in petrochemical or related industry.
- Proven experience as a project controls specialist in the maintenance field.
- Proficiency in project planning and scheduling software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, etc.).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks efficiently.
- Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.
- Good attention to detail with project controls and schedules
About the Team
Operating APA’s energy infrastructure requires technical solutions and sustainable operating decisions everyday. The Major Maintenance Team supports operations to optimise maintenance, inspection and reliability improvements for APA facilities.
The newly formed Major Maintenance team delivers reciprocating and turbomachinery overhauls across APA’s transmission and power assets. From single units to whole of plant outages, we focus on best practice planning, safety and quality management to deliver the ongoing performance and reliability our customers expect.
If you are looking to be involved in the energy industry, be part of a great team culture and feel like you can make a change – this is the role for you!
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 Friday 9th of Feb. Role Reference number 5621.
PD is available on request by emailing ***********@apa.com.au quoting reference number above
