Technical Officer - Mechanical at APA Group

Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Leadership, Team Management, Communication, Oil & Gas Industry Experience, Training Evaluation, Operational Performance, Data Analysis, Maintenance Activities, Equipment Modifications, Fault Finding, Site Overhauls, Safety Compliance, Customer Requirements, Pipeline Systems, Metering Equipment

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 Mechanical to join us in our Operations & Maintenance team in Kalgoorlie, WA on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting to the Team Leader Asset Operations Kalgoorlie, 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 Ensure compliance with standards, including liaising with engineers and other relevant personnel, reviewing plans/designs, and making recommendations on equipment modifications, designs, and specifications. Undertake scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on pipeline systems, Meter Pressure Reduction and Compressor Stations, and associated equipment. Analyse and interpret data to maintain equipment integrity and optimise operational performance. Optimise and monitor metering pressure reduction and compressor station equipment/system performance, identify and recommend solutions. Undertake extensive site overhauls on metering and compressor station mechanical equipment, identifying and analysing abnormal operating conditions and complex fault finding of equipment problems. Install, operate, and test new equipment and modifications in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions. Your background Extensive knowledge of training and development in the energy infrastructure industry. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent coordination and communication abilities. Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously Oil & Gas industry experience Proficiency in training evaluation and improvement planning. About the Team The Operations & Maintenance team exist to safely operate APA Gas Transmission 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, 25 January 2026. Role Reference Number JR3799 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 Mechanical will ensure the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, reliability, and improvement of high-pressure pipelines. Key tasks include compliance with standards, maintenance activities, data analysis, and equipment optimization.