Senior Technical Officer - Mechanical

The Opportunity

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

We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Technician – Mechanical to join our Operations and Maintenance team in WA on a permanent full time basis FIFO out of Perth, on a 15on/13off roster.

Reporting to the Team Leader you will play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, reliability and improvement of plant and transmission pipelines to meet customer requirements. You will be predominantly based out of Geraldton, but also be required to travel through remote areas of WA as you move between facilities which include self-contained accommodation. Daily tasks will be a mixture of work that requires you to be able to execute your assigned tasks which may be by yourself or in a small team with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities alone or as part of a team in accordance with the established processes.
• Install, commission, test, calibrate, monitor, fault find and diagnose, repair, maintain, overhaul and service simple to complex Mechanical type plant and systems to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Assist in preparation and review of work processes and procedures to continually improve safety, efficiency and effectiveness of plant operation and maintenance activities.
• Ensure adequate site housekeeping to satisfy OHS&E requirements and recommendations from safety audits.
• Maintain adequate work and operation records and documentation to satisfy the Safety Case, regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Supervise and coordinate contractors to ensure work is performed with adequate safety control measures; implemented to minimise interruption to the plant operation and availability.
• Assist with a range of non-trade specific tasks related to the operation and maintenance of gas turbine compressor stations and pipeline facilities.

Your background

• Trade certification in the Mechanical field.
• Current driver’s license.
• A strong background / understanding of Gas Turbine Operations and maintenance activities.
• A history in the maintenance of Mechanical equipment / systems i.e., valving, pressure regulators, etc.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels of the organisation, as well as sound computer literacy.

About the Team

The APA operations and maintenance team for the Western Region operates and maintains transmission assets between Pinjarra, Geraldton and out to Mt Magnet. This role is primarily accountable for the operation and maintenance of Northern Goldfields Interconnect Pipeline, Ambania Compressor Station, and other northern assets in the western region. 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

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, 22 September 2024. Role Reference Number JR1265

PD is available on request by emailing recruitment@apa.com.au quoting reference number above.

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.