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Form of workAbout 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 Senior Control Systems Engineer to join us in our Infrastructure Engineering team in Brisbane on a full time permanent basis.
Reporting to the Team Lead - Controls Systems Engineering, you will play a key role providing Control Systems engineering design, technical document preparation, package engineering, construction and commissioning engineering in support of APA operations and the delivery of projects for new assets and upgrades to existing plant and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare engineering design documentation for concept, front end and detailed design stages of assigned projects
- Prepare detailed engineering design documentation including calculations, SOW, specifications, datasheets, reports, drawings etc
- Ensure engineering and design documentation prepared by APA, external engineering service providers, or vendors meets project/stakeholder requirements, statutory and licence requirements, applicable APA, Australian and international standards
- Prepare and review engineering work packs for tender and purchase
- Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning and handover to operations, including time spent at remote sites
Your background
- Tertiary qualification in Control Systems Engineering or equivalent (e.g. Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics), admitting to corporate membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia or equivalent (Required)
- Proven experience in the design, construction, operation or maintenance of gas transmission, gas processing, LNG, chemical process power generation, utilities or associated industries
- Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements, Australian and international codes and standards including AS3000, AS 61508, AS/NZS 61511
- Working knowledge of Environmental and Health and Safety legislative requirements
- Working knowledge of IEC61131-3 PLC/RTU programming languages and system
About the Team
This is a rare opportunity to join the Infrastructure Engineering Team to work on APA assets and contribute to the company’s critical role in Australia’s energy transition. The role is responsible for the design and implementation of world class engineering standards and processes. The team works on growth projects with a view to expand APA’s asset portfolio across the east coast of Australia, and varies across gas transmission, renewable power, power generation and transmission, working within a great flexible working environment.
This is an exciting time for the team, as we need people who are courageous, accountable, nimble and collaborative.
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, and 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, 28th January 2024. Role Reference number 5552.
