Field Operative - Asset Protection

Description:

The Opportunity
At APA, our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities through responsible energy.

We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Field Operative (Asset Protection) to join us in our Networks team in Eagle Farm, QLD, on a Permanent Full-time basis.

Reporting to the Asset Protection Supervisor, this role assists in the delivery of maintenance activities to meet and improve the standards in the following aspects of work: Health, Safety and Environment, cost avoidance, productivity, quality and service to customers and consumers.

Key Responsibilities

• Locating network assets for APA in-house crews and/or contractors
• Providing site watch support for third parties working around critical APA assets, supporting leak survey, cathodic protection and pipeline patrolling activities
• Performing routine checks of all types of equipment associated with gas reticulation
• Carryout patrolling and leak survey activities among various pipelines
• Accurately locate both gas reticulation underground plant and that of other utilities using equipment provided and proving by hand excavation

Your background

• Prior experience or skills in gas distribution and/or field maintenance activities
• Blue Card (Industry HSE induction)
• Able to work independently at times in remote locations
• Ability to effectively interact with customers on a daily basis
• Accurately read and interpret maps/plans

About the Team

Networks manages and operates transmission pipelines and local distribution networks that deliver gas to around 1.4 million households and businesses across Australia.

This is an exciting time for the Networks team, we are growing and expanding with many new projects, including 2032 Olympics. Also, we have a strong culture of continuous improvement and working towards Net Zero with the introduction of renewable green gas into the Gas Networks. We need people who are courageous, nimble and ready to make a positive 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 $27 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia.
And we own over 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to families and industry 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 their businesses offering reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.

We are committed to delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia’s energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers.

We prioritise sustainable outcomes so that APA, our people, customers, and communities can thrive – now and in the future.

Join our team and be part of Australia’s energy transition!

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.

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.