Mechanical Technical Officer at APA Group

Town of Wilton, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Trade Background, Plant Maintenance, Station Operation, Problem-Solving, Safety-Conscious, Team Environment, Organised, Reliable, Equipment Installation, Commissioning, Testing, Scheduled Maintenance, Unscheduled Maintenance, Pipeline Systems, Meter Pressure Reduction, Compressor Stations

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 Technical Officer to join us in our Operations & Maintenance team in Wilton, NSW on a full time permanent basis. Reporting to the Team Leader Asset Operations Wilton, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, reliability and improvement of high-pressure pipeline to meet customer requirements. Key Responsibilities Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on pipelines, compressor stations, meter stations, related mechanical equipment and conduct PIG launching and receiving activities. Assist with diagnosing mechanical issues and supporting more complex repairs under guidance. Conduct site inspections and surveillance activities to ensure safe operations. Support the installation, commissioning, and testing of new equipment and modifications locally and regionally. Participate in the on-call roster, respond to operational requirements and complete work records and reports to support compliance and maintenance programs Receive ongoing training and development to grow your technical skills. Your background Mechanical trade background with experience in plant maintenance and station operation Willingness to learn and practical, hands-on approach with problem-solving ability. Safety-conscious and committed to working within a team environment within industry regulations and APA procedures. Organised and reliable, with the ability to follow procedures and complete work accurately. Ability to source and procure new equipment, install, commission and test monitor operation and rectify faults if required. Undertake scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on pipeline systems, Meter Pressure Reduction and Compressor Stations, and associated equipment. About the Team The Operations & Maintenance team exist to safely operate APA Power, Transmission, Midstream and Network 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 Thursday, 2 October 2025. Role Reference Number JR3395 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 Technical Officer will carry out routine maintenance and repairs on pipelines and related mechanical equipment. They will also assist with diagnosing mechanical issues and support complex repairs under guidance.