Power Technical Operations Lead - East at APA Group

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Engineering, Leadership, Team Management, Communication, Operations, Maintenance, Technical Risk Management, Technical Audits, Incident Investigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Collaboration, Safety, Efficiency, Asset Management

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 Power Technical Operations Lead - East to join us in our Operations and Maintenance team in Brisbane on a full time permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Power Operations East, you will play a key role in overseeing the operations and maintenance technical performance for the East Coast Power Assets. Working with a team of professionals, ensuring that the region’s energy infrastructure operates efficiently and safely, and maintenance activities are carried out effectively. Key Responsibilities Assist in implementing asset plans and strategies to ensure that the higher-level power strategy is translated successfully. Facilitate Technical Risk Reviews and monitor overall risk levels Assist the planning and facilitation of Technical Audit programs such as HAZOPs Assist with the review of Incident, Trip Reports and Investigation, Engage with OEM and key stakeholders to manage technical asset issues, concerns, and disputes. Your background Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering. Chartered Professional Engineers Australia certification or eligibility. Extensive operation and maintenance experience with Power Assets, ideally with Gas and Steam Turbines. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Strong communication skills to coordinate operations and maintenance activities effectively. About the Team The Operations Power and Electricity team exist to safely operate APA Power portfolio 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, 5 October 2025. Role Reference Number JR3208 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

Oversee the operations and maintenance technical performance for the East Coast Power Assets. Ensure that the region’s energy infrastructure operates efficiently and safely, and maintenance activities are carried out effectively.