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 opportunity available for a mechanical trade to join our Operations and Maintenance team in in Kewdale, WA. Reporting to the Team Leader Parmeila South you will play a key role in maintaining gas transportation pipelines, delivery stations and other relevant equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Your responsibilities will include executing tasks both independently or as part of a small team on assets predominantly spread between Pinjarra and
Key Responsibilities
- Service and maintain other mechanical equipment associated with gas pipelines e.g. pressure regulators and associated valves and assets.
- Undertake pipeline surveillance activities as per maintenance procedures and contractual requirements. Develop and maintain effective, supportive and reliable communication and professional working relationship with field and office based colleagues and external parties.
- Provide planned and unplanned support to ensure safe and efficient operation of gas pipeline and associated infrastructure.
- Assist with a range of non-trade specific tasks related to the operation and maintenance of transmission pipelines and associated facilities.
Your background
- Mechanical trade qualifications, with experience working on gas transmission pipelines.
- Strong commitment to Safety and Safety Management systems.
- Strong communication skills, a dedicated commitment to teamwork, and a demonstrated ability to foster positive working relationships with colleagues.
- Valid WA driver’s license.
- Able to work alone and unsupervised.
- Able to competently use relevant Microsoft computer applications with preferable previous experience using Maximo and Scada.
About the Team
The APA operational team in the Perth region operates and maintain the Parmelia gas pipeline energy assets. The team comprises of local technicians working between Pinjarra and Cataby. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Australia’s Energy transition and play a key role in supporting WA’s critical energy infrastructure.
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 Sunday17th March 2024. Role Reference number 5772.
PD is available on request by emailing ***********@apa.com.au quoting reference number above.
