About 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 a permanent opportunity available for a Project Delivery Technician to join our Operations & Maintenance team in Western Australia (FIFO to various site locations). FIFO roster point of hire is Perth.

Reporting to the Team Leader Project Delivery, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of major maintenance and pipeline projects within APAs gas transmission systems. Some of the current areas of responsibility for this team include – gas turbine major maintenance and exchange projects, pipeline integrity inspections (Pigging) projects, pressurised equipment integrity and compliance inspection projects, and both greenfield and brownfields construction and commissioning.

Primarily acting as the onsite Permit Issuing Officer (PIO), and working closely with the Pipelines and Major Maintenance Teams, you will assist in carrying out a range of tasks including equipment isolation, job planning and coordination, and the supervising of daily activity of the work crew.

Your dedication and strong leadership skills will allow you to build relationships and direct a team ensuring compliance with internal, client and legislative HSE requirements as well as working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure production requirements are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the onsite role of PIO while providing site supervision and technical guidance on a variety of major maintenance projects throughout the state.
• Assist in the development of project scope, schedule and supporting documents such as Work Instructions, Isolation Plans and HSE Plans.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders by providing reporting on project schedule and outcomes as required.
• Carry out other operational maintenance activities as required.

Your Background

• Trade Qualification / Certificate for specialised discipline
• Previous maintenance experience in Upstream, Midstream or Downstream Oil and Gas Production; or similar industries
• Previous experience implementing or working within Permit to Work Systems and Lock Out Tag Out systems of equipment isolation.
• Previous experience in process operation, with a knowledge of rotating machinery, heat exchangers, and internal pipeline inspections an advantage.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with experience in effective planning, scheduling, and management of multidisciplinary work crews.
• Competent and efficient use of software-based project management tools and other computer systems.
• Drivers License and the ability to travel and work remotely for extended periods.

About the Team

Due to growth, there is a rare opportunity to join the Operations and Maintenance, Project Delivery team.

This group comprises of a small yet agile team who work across Western Australia, travelling as far as Port Headland to Kalgoorlie and everywhere in between.

The crew is made up of multidiscipline experienced Technicians and we are excited to welcome a new person into the Ranks.

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 8th October 2023. Role Reference number 4902.

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

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