Operations Support and Commissioning Engineer — Kidman Park, Charles Sturt Area

The Opportunity At APA, our purpose is to secure Australia’s energy future. We’re not doing it alone. We’re doing it with our customers and communities as Australia’s energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play. We now have an exciting opportunity available for an Operations Support and Commissioning Engineer to join our Networks team in Kidman Park SA, on a fixed term contract for 1 year. Reporting to the Manager, Operations Support and Commissioning, you will play a key role in implementing industry best practices for providing engineering support to Operations and ensuring commissioning and handover of new or upgraded assets is performed in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. Key Responsibilities Provide first line engineering support to Operations and Capital Delivery departments with high standard customer service and accountability Liaise with Operations and Capital delivery project managers and supervisors to ensure engineering support, commissioning/ decommissioning tasks and project handover activities Develop and implement industry best practice for reliability centred maintenance Prepare commissioning procedures for new or upgraded assets or decommissioning procedures Ensure new assets, upgrades and decommissioning of assets is completed with all required documentation About You Extensive experience in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of gas distribution and transmission assets Experience in operations and commissioning/decommissioning Detailed knowledge of gas network and associated infrastructure design construction and maintenance policies, procedures and practices Solid knowledge and understanding, interpretation and application of national, industry Codes of Practice, Standards, Acts and legislation that are relevant to the gas distribution/transmission industry Chartered Member of a relevant engineering institution or Engineers Australia (preferred) Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) (preferred) About the Team Networks manages and operates local distribution networks and transmission pipelines that deliver gas to around 1.4 million households and businesses across Australia. This is an exciting time for the Networks team, we are growing and expanding with many new projects, including 2032 Olympics. Also, we have a strong culture of continuous improvement and working towards Net Zero with the introduction of renewable green gas into the Gas Networks. We need people who are courageous, nimble and ready to make a positive 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 $26 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia. And we own more than 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to households and businesses 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 offer them reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions. We are committed to securing Australia’s energy future by delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia’s energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers and communities. Join our team and be part of securing Australia’s energy 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. This vacancy works with critical APA data, systems or infrastructure and candidates are subject to background vetting (including Police checks) before & during employment. Role closes Monday, 14 April 2025. Role Reference Number JR2369 APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.