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 Technical Specialist - Operations and Maintenance Contracted Services to join our Operations team in Perth on a permanent full time basis.
Reporting to the Manager Operations and Maintenance Support & Strategy, you will play a key role in driving improved contractor performance at key APA assets operated by external O&M service providers
The role is flexible with a preference for a Perth based employee with hybrid home and office work.
Key Responsibilities
- Build better relationship with our Strategic Contractors
- Execute Contract Management obligations
- Drive improved contractor performance and maximise profitability through rigorous negotiation, performance management and assurance
- Financial and budget management for owner contracts including foreign exchange requirements
Your background
- Strong Customer focus with an ability to identify and embed improvements to business processes
- Experienced in driving improved contractor performance
- Skilled at negotiation for new and flexible contracts with Original Equipment Manufacturers
- Proven ability to coordinate internal and external service providers and technical experts to effectively manage O&M contractors
- Ability to produce clear and concise reports and documents
- Tertiary qualifications or work experience in related area
About the Team
Operations and Maintenance is accountable for all activity associated with the operation of APA's assets to deliver customer requirements as per agreed arrangements, in compliance with regulatory obligations. We ensure that millions of Australians are connected to essential energy sources every.
To help APA power ahead, the Operations teams focus is on Our People, Operational Excellence and Creating Value. We are also making great strides towards achieving our net zero ambition, enabling APA to be world class in energy solutions.
This is an exciting time for the team, we need people who are courageous, nimble, and ready to make an impact - change makers and risk takers.
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 Sunday 3rd March 2024. Role Reference number 5659.
PD is available on request by emailing recruitment@apa.com.au quoting reference number above.
