Maintenance technician mechanical at APA Group

Diamantina Shire, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Systems, Maintenance, Repair, Safety, Reliability, Diagnosis, Problem-solving, Technical Issues Resolution, Industry Regulations Compliance, Collaboration, Technical Support, Training, Mechanical Engineering, Power Generation Knowledge, Communication

Industry

Utilities

Description

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 a Maintenance Technician – Mechanical to join us in our Operations & Maintenance team at Diamantina Power Station in Mount Isa on a full time 12 month max term contract. Reporting to the maintenance team leader you will play a key role in maintaining and repairing mechanical systems. This includes ensuring the safety and reliability of these systems, diagnosing and resolving technical issues, and complying with industry regulations and standards. Key Responsibilities Maintain and repair mechanical systems to ensure safety and reliability. Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to these systems. Comply with industry regulations and standards to ensure safe and efficient operations. Collaborate with other technicians and engineers to improve the performance of mechanical systems. Provide technical support and training to other staff as needed. Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends to advise on potential improvements. Your background Strong technical skills with a good understanding of mechanical systems and infrastructure. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues. Good communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical staff. Mechanical engineering qualifications will be an advantage relating to power generation. Knowledge of industry regulations and standards related to mechanical systems. About the Team The Diamantina Power Facility’s operations & maintenance team exist to safely operate Diamantina power generation assets, in an efficient and cost-effective manner to enable 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 $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 Sunday, 29 March 2026. Role Reference Number JR4082 APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. We will contact successful candidates after the closing date. At APA, our people are our most important asset. Our ~3,000 strong team manages all aspects of developing and running energy infrastructure, from right around Australia.We also have opportunities for graduates, apprentices and interns, in a number of fields across our sites and offices. We are committed to creating a work environment where people can discover and use their unique capabilities, perform at their best and contribute meaningfully to APA’s success. Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition Team via the 'Introduce Yourself' feature. This way we can keep you informed of roles that may be of interest to you, as and when they arise.

Responsibilities

The role involves maintaining and repairing mechanical systems to ensure their safety and reliability, which includes diagnosing and resolving technical issues in compliance with industry regulations. Responsibilities also extend to collaborating with other staff to improve system performance and providing technical support or training when necessary.