Mechanical Technical Officer

The Opportunity

At APA, our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities through responsible energy.

We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Mechanical Technical Officer to join us in our in Operations & Maintenance team in the Karratha WA on a full time basis. This role forms an important part of the operations team.

Reporting to the Team Lead Karratha WA you will play a key role in supporting our Operations and Maintenance teams across APA. This role forms an important part of the operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of high-pressure natural gas transmission pipelines, compression and conditioning assets
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the assets and practices of APA both locally and nationally
• Maintain & operate equipment in accordance with the scheduled work plan to ensure the capacity, availability and reliability of the transmission assets.
• Ensure all maintenance data is recorded and available for analysis and audit by writing detailed reports and other correspondence
• Maximise field time, equipment uptime, completion of preventative maintenance and minimise reactive maintenance and breakdowns. 
• Contribute to the safety culture in accordance with APA’s HSE procedures.

Your background

• Relevant Australian recognised trade certificate
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar operational environment
• Significant oil/gas experience
• Working knowledge of gas engine alternators
• Advanced knowledge of Solar turbines, reciprocating compression sets, pressure regulating valves and water bath heaters
• Able to obtain a clear police clearance

About the Team

The Pilbara O&M team are responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of gas to our contracted customers on the Telfer, PEPL and Goldfield Gas Pipelines in the Pilbara. We maintain an extensive portfolio of pipelines and gas compression stations spread over large distances in some of the most remote country in the state. Typical equipment includes: turbine and reciprocal compression units, GEA’s and customer delivery stations which contain pressure and temperature regulation equipment. We also maintain the metering and gas quality measuring instruments which are integral to the custody transfer of gas along the pipelines under our control.

Working at APA

At APA we’re committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best. We’ll provide you with access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing programs. We also have an inclusive parental leave policy providing 18 weeks leave including superannuation to support parents at work and in life.  

We employee more than 2900 people across Australia and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to do their best every day.

We are APA 

APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business. 

We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $27 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia.
And we own over 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to families and industry across every corner of Australia.

As the partner of choice in delivering infrastructure solutions for the energy transition, we’re focused on bundled remote grid energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission, and future energy, including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage.

Our customer centric approach means we understand our customers and their businesses offering reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.

We are committed to delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia’s energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers.

We prioritise sustainable outcomes so that APA, our people, customers, and communities can thrive – now and in the future.

Join our team and be part of Australia’s energy transition! 

We’d love to hear from you.

APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priorty. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.

Role closes Sunday, 10 November 2024. Role Reference Number JR1329

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.