The Opportunity
At APA, our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities through responsible energy. We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Development Pipeline Engineer to join us in Brisbane or Melbourne on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting to the Team Lead – Bid Support, you will lead the pipeline design for Concept and Develop phase opportunities providing input to Project scope and cost estimates. This exciting role will support upcoming scopes in Gas Transmission and Future Energy (mainly around re-purposing of existing pipelines for alternative fuels).
You will be part of a dynamic team that is at the front end of taking opportunities and transitioning those to major engineering projects and programs.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and participate as an integral member of a design team as a Senior Pipeline Engineer for APA's growth projects.
Prepare front end engineering design documentation including calculations and optimisation of pipeline design outputs (including wall thickness, pipeline assemblies stress analysis, fracture toughness, fatigue, road crossing, penetration resistance, hydrotest etc.).
Fracture Control Plan, Pipeline Isolation Plan, Material Take off, technical specifications, reports, drawings etc.
Ensure engineering and design documentation prepared by APA, external engineering service providers, or vendors meets project/stakeholder requirements, statutory and licence requirements, applicable APA, Australian and international standards, in particular AS2885.
Consider project specific requirements at concept and develop level of maturity for line pipe procurement, induction bends, MIJ, pipeline valves, pipeline high strength fittings, pipeline inspection and coating, desktop geotech investigation, desktop Pipeline Route Surveys.
Develop project specific venting and isolation philosophies for assigned concept and develop projects.
Your Background
Demonstrated experience within the gas industry with design exposure.
Tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Civil Engineering admitting to corporate membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia or equivalent (Required).
Chartered or Registered Professional Engineer (Preferred and eligible for admission).
Working knowledge of gas industry equipment such as valves, actuators or pipe traps etc.
Knowledge of hydrogen pipeline design to ASME B31.12 (Preferred but not essential), experience with Carbon Dioxide and Ammonia is favourable.
Knowledge and practical use of Australian and International Pipeline and related design Standards (AS2885, ASME B31.3, B31.8, and B31.12).
Must have knowledge and exposure to associated Australian and International reference standards.
Knowledge and practical use of Australian and International Equipment and related Standards (API 6D, API 5L, AS 3862).
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 2900 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 of our people, community and environment is 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.
Role closes Sunday, 3 November 2024. Role Reference Number: JR1519 We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.
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