Corrosion Protection Technician

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 have an exciting opportunity available for a Corrosion Protection Technician to join our Networks team in Kidman Park SA, on a permanent fulltime basis.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Asset Protection, the CP Technician has the primary function of network distribution and pipeline integrity management and to lead the implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the cathodic protection system.

Key Responsibilities

• Protect the safety and integrity of the network through potential and coating fault surveys, earthing and surge protection tests, cathodic protection unit commissioning tests and telemetry maintenance and installation activities
• Conduct technical assessments of the cathodic protection systems to ensure it is operated and maintained in accordance with APA Groups' technical and regulatory obligations
• Provide technical input to the program for implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the cathodic protection system
• Supervise the application of pipe coatings and ensure newly applied pipe coatings meet specific industry standards
• Convey corrosion concepts and processes in a clear and compelling manner at a level to suit the intended audience
• With a high degree of autonomy, scheduled testing or fault rectification while working on cathodic protection systems and make appropriate decisions to maintain the network

Your background

• Australian Corrosion Association (ACA) Corrosion Technologist accreditation and or A-Class Electrical trade qualification and or ACA Corrosion Technologist Certificate and or NACE Level 1 Coating Inspector (preferred)
• Proven experience in analysing data, determining trends and interpreting findings to make critical adjustments or initiate corrective actions to the cathodic protection system.
• Well-developed computer skills, with extensive experience in word processing, spread sheets, and databases
• Ability to interpret technical reports, assess field data and recommend adjustments to cathodic protection systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and comfortable operating collaboratively or in an autonomous environment
• Knowledge and skills to provide specialised services, such as installation and maintenance of electronic monitoring equipment, metering equipment and SCADA controls, depending upon individual qualifications and competencies

About the Team

Networks manages and operates local distribution networks and transmission pipelines 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 biogas and hydrogen and also the 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 Friday, 26 September, 2025. Role Reference number JR3194.

APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.