Technical Officer E&I at APA Group

Wallumbilla, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical systems maintenance, Instrumentation systems maintenance, Gas plant operations, Pipeline operations, Metering, Calibration, EEHA, Technical troubleshooting, Data analysis, Safety compliance, Drawing interpretation, Communication skills

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 Technical Officer – Electrical and Instrumentation to join us in our Operations & Maintenance team in Queensland on a max term basis for 12 months with the possibility to go permanent. This role will be local to Roma or FIFO from Brisbane to Roma, working 15 days on and 13 days off roster. Reporting to the Team Leader SWQ, you will play a key role in maintaining and repairing electrical and instrumentation 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 electrical and instrumentation systems to ensure safety and reliability. Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to these systems. Estimating time & materials required to complete jobs. Examining drawings or specifications to determine work methods, sequence of activities, or manufacture of components Collaborate with other technicians and engineers to improve the performance of electrical and instrumentation systems. Follow APA behaviours – Courageous, Accountable, Nimble, Collaborative, Impactful. Your background Strong technical skills with a good understanding of electrical and instrumentation systems and infrastructure with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues. Good communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical staff Demonstrated experience in Gas Plant/Pipeline operations. Electrical and instrumentation qualifications including, metering, calibration and EEHA. Able to competently use relevant computer applications to analyse data, calibrate instruments and maintain records. Have or be able to obtain relevant electrical state licensing for QLD. 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. The O&M team are responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of gas to our contracted customers. We maintain an extensive portfolio of pipelines and gas compression stations spread over large distances in remote locations. Typical equipment includes turbine compression units, GEA’s and customer delivery stations which contain pressure and temperature regulation equipment. We also maintain the metering and gas quality measuring instruments which are integral to the custody transfer of gas along the pipelines under our control. Working at APA At APA, we’re committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best. We offer targeted career development programs designed to accelerate your career, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing initiatives are all part of what we’ll offer you. Our inclusive parental leave policy offers 18 weeks of leave, including superannuation, to support parents at work and in life. We employ around 2,000 people across Australia and are committed to building a high-performing, customer-focused organisation where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to perform at their best. We are APA At APA, we’re taking on one of Australia’s greatest challenges: the energy transition. We’re not doing it alone. We’re doing it as Australia’s energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play. We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $20 billion portfolio of 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 focused 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 on Friday, 24 April 2026. Role Reference Number: JR4122 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 Technical Officer is responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical and instrumentation systems to ensure operational safety and reliability. They will diagnose technical issues, estimate resource requirements, and collaborate with engineers to optimize system performance.