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 Power Mechanical Engineer Static - NWPS to join our Engineering and Planning team in Mt Isa or Brisbane, QLD on a Permanent Full Time Basis.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager - East, you will play a key role in providing technical Power focussed Mechanical Engineering specialist services to the Power Systems Engineering Team.
Key Responsibilities
- First line operational support for APA Power Generation assets in terms of mechanical equipment
- Condition monitoring of steam piping, water piping, drain systems, etc.
- Coordinate maintenance and inspection of mechanical equipment such as pumps, valves, heat exchangers, condensers
- Troubleshoot and problem-solve any mechanical issues that arise within the plant
- Design and implement upgrades to mechanical systems to improve efficiency and reliability
- Contribute to Power Generation asset mechanical preventative maintenance strategies and optimisation
Your background
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering admitting to corporate membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia or equivalent experience
- Extensive experience in the operation and maintenance, or design / construction of rotating and mechanical equipment in the Power industry (or equivalent)
- Working knowledge of relevant Australian and International codes and statutory requirements
- Demonstrated experience around power generation asset operation & dispatch (highly regarded)
- Demonstrated experience in conducting incident investigation, reporting, recommendations, and actions stewardship
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 28th of March 2024. Role Reference number 5902.
PD is available on request by emailing recruitment@apa.com.au quoting reference number above
