Mechanical Engineer at APA Group

Perth, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Problem-Solving, Investigation, Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Risk Assessment, Troubleshooting, Stakeholder Engagement, HSEH Compliance, Operational Support, Technical Standards, Incident Investigation

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 Mechanical Engineer to join us in our Gas West Asset Engineering and Project Delivery team in Perth on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting to the Team Leader Facilities Engineering WA, you will play a key role in supporting daily frontline operations in mechanical static and rotating to ensure safe and reliable operations of Gas West assets. Key Responsibilities HSEH Compliance – Ensure all WA assets comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, as well as APA policies and practices. Customer Focus – Prioritise customer needs by delivering solutions and strategies that meet expectations, mitigate risks, and provide sustained value. Operational Support – Assist with day-to-day troubleshooting, risk assessment, and implementation of solutions to maintain reliability and safe operability of assets. Stakeholder Engagement – Maintain effective communication and collaboration with IOC, Operations, and other functional teams. Technical Standards – Work closely with Senior Mechanical, Senior Rotating, and Principal Engineers to ensure adherence to engineering standards. Incident Investigation – Lead investigations into operational incidents and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Your background Qualifications – Degree in Mechanical Engineering with proven experience, preferably both static and rotating disciplines. Problem-Solving & Investigation – Ability to apply engineering techniques and utilising troubleshooting tools (eg. 5 Whys and RCA) to make sound decisions on complex engineering problems. Communication Skills – Effective stakeholder engagement and collaboration across disciplines to improve safety and reliability of WA assets. Leadership Skills – Ability to facilitate risk assessments with the key stakeholders and develop robust mitigation plans. Documentation skills to prepare mechanical procedures, safe working practices, and investigation report. About the Team The Gas West Asset Engineering and Project Delivery team exists to provide engineering and project delivery services to ensure reliable and safe operation of the APA Business Unit Gas West assets. The team enables APA to achieve its business strategy and goals, extract maximum value from its assets, and deliver value for its customers. The team consists of Asset Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Major Maintenance, SIB & Pipeline Project Delivery, and Gas East West Emergency Services. This is an exciting time for the team, we need people who are courageous, nimble, and ready to make an impact. 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 Wednesday, 28 January 2026. Role Reference Number JR3794 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 Mechanical Engineer will support daily operations of Gas West assets, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Key tasks include troubleshooting, risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, and leading incident investigations.