Gas Fitters / Plumber - First Response & Metering Technician

About Us

APA is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business. We own and/or manage and operate a diverse, $22 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets. Consistent with our purpose to strengthen communities through responsible energy, we deliver approximately half of the nation’s gas usage and connect Victoria with South Australia, Tasmania with Victoria and New South Wales with Queensland through our investments in electricity transmission assets. We are also one of the largest owners and operators of renewable power generation assets in Australia, with wind and solar projects across the country.

We employ more than 2,200 people across Australia and know that they are the key to our success. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture, where all our people feel safe, valued, and trusted to do their best every day.

The Opportunity

We now have exciting opportunities available for a Gas Fitters/Plumbers to join our Operations team in Thomastown and Somerville 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

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.

Working at APA

APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety and sustainability of our people, community and environment is our focus. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in.

APA provides you with access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, work–life balance and wellbeing programs. APA also have an inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents throughout their parenting journey.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.

Sound like your kind of career? We’d love to hear from you.

APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety and sustainability of our people, community and environment is our focus. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in.

APA Group focuses to provide you with access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, work–life balance and wellbeing programs.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.

Role closes Friday, 13 October, 2023. Role Reference number 3556.

PD is available on request by emailing recruitment@apa.com.au