First Response and Metering 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 now have exciting opportunities available for Gas Fitters/Plumbers to join our Operations team in Eagle Farm QLD, on a Permanent Full-time basis.

Reporting to the Supervisor - First Response & Metering, you will play a key role in providing the safe and timely delivery of field activities in relation to gas escapes, disconnection and reconnection of Domestic and Commercial services, including regulators and metering equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• To work as part of an efficient team under the general direction of a Supervisor or Co-ordinator

• Complete supply investigation & rectification activities

• Respond and Classify gas leaks, as per the APA Group Leak Management Plan

• Pinpoint probable sources of gas leaks using equipment provided

• Undertake activities relating to re-light appliances of end-users

• Maintain constant awareness of personal safety and that of the colleagues and the general public

• Participate in a rotating roster with occasional weekend, night and afternoon work

Your background 

• Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous 

• Licensed or registered gas fitter

• C Class driver's licence

• Demonstrated experience in gas distribution or field maintenance will be highly regarded

• Customer focused, with strong communication skills

About the Team 

Operations are the leading edge of everything we do at APA from helping connect millions of Australians to essential energy sources every day to achieving our net zero ambition.

To help APA power ahead, the Operations teams is the vital link between gas networks and customers ensuring safe, reliable delivery that enables APA to become world class in energy solutions.

This is an exciting time for the Networks team, we are growing and expanding with many new projects and have a strong culture of continuous improvement.  We need people who are courageous, nimble and ready to make a positive impact.

Also, benefits specific to this role include:

• Tools and equipment provided 

• Tool of trade vehicle provided

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.

APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.