The Opportunity
At APA, our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities through responsible energy.
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Mechanical Technician to join our Operations and Maintenance team in Adelaide SA on a permanent full-time basis.
Reporting to the Regional Leader SA you will be part of a small team responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, reliability and improvement of high-pressure pipeline assets to meet the customers' requirements.
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.
* Travel will be required and participation with on call duties
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, pipeline systems etc.
* Strong interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels of the organisation, as well as sound computer literacy.
About the Team:
The Operations & Maintenance team SA exist to safely operate/maintain the Transmission assets in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Enabling APA to achieve its business strategy and goals, extract maximum value from its assets, and deliver value for its customers.
To help APA Securing Australia's Energy Future, 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.
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 employ more than 2700 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.
We'd love to hear from you.
APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priority. 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.