Address About 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 2,500 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 Plant Operator to join our Networks team in Kidman Park SA, on a Permanent Fulltime basis.
Reporting to the Leak Repair Supervisor, you will assist in the safe and efficient delivery of field based tasks associated with the general maintenance of the gas assets.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the general maintenance of the gas assets including response to gas leaks, installations, disconnections and reconnections of services, alterations to mains, meters and general repair work to underground gas pipelines and other relevant Network Assets, e.g., regulators and meters, etc.
Ensure all work is completed and aligned to industry standards, in accordance with codes of practice, and company procedures by following the APA Technical work instructions, procedures, SWMS and safety processes
To work as part of an efficient team under the general direction of a Team leader, coordinator or Supervisor
Ensure the proficient and safe use of all types of manually operated equipment associated with excavation work
Establish and maintain a high level of customer service both internally and externally
Your background
Broad understanding of gas network operations procedures, gas codes, standards and Technical Work Instructions and Procedures relating to Field Operations tasks
Understands and demonstrates a high level of HSE compliance
Customer service experience including resolution of queries and complaints
Able to safely operate Excavator /Backhoe and or able to operate vacuum truck/trailer for the purposes of field work on gas assets
Current Driver’s License C, urrent Truck Licence MR or HR, evidence of competency operating Excavation machinery and medium level computer skill
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, including 2032 Olympics. 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
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 Tuesday, 27 February, 2024. Role Reference number 5658.
PD is available on request by emailing recruitment@apa.com.au
Visit us on apa.com.au/careers
