Where

Field Operative

Apt O&M Services
Dalby Full-day Full-time

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 Field Operative to join our Operations team in Eagle Farm, on a permanent full-time basis

Reporting to the Supervisor Field Services you will play a key role in the safe and timely delivery of field activities in relation to the operation, repair and maintenance of the gas distribution network and underground gas pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Under the direction of the crew leader, work efficiently to repair gas leaks including emergency repairs, carrying out construction and alteration of mains and services
  • Safely use all types of manual and mechanically operated equipment associated with excavation work, e.g. excavator, shovels and jackhammers, and compaction equipment, etc.
  • Perform routine checks of all types of equipment associated with gas reticulation e.g. pipe & cable Locators, gas detection equipment
  • Accurately locate both gas reticulation underground plant and other utilities using equipment provided
  • Loading and unloading of quarry materials including transportation to and from site.
  • Maintain a safe working environment for all employees by recognising, understanding and making safe, hazardous situations and ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental regulations

About You

  • Must be prepared to work on a rotating standby roster offering 24 hour / day, 7 day / week support.
  • Prior experience or skills in gas distribution and/or field maintenance activities.
  • Previous experience in distribution networks is advantageous.
  • MR license and mobile plant experience e.g. skid steer and excavator is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated strong focus on safety

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 $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 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, 27 March 2025. Role Reference Number JR2268

APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.

20 Mar 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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