The Opportunity
At APA, our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities through responsible energy.
We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Operational Specialist - HVDC to join us in our Operations & Maintenance team in Loy Yang on a Permanent full-time basis.
The APA Basslink operations team are dynamic, highly skilled and committed to their work.
Reporting to the Team Leader you will play a key role in the ongoing safe and reliable operation of Australia's largest HVDC interconnector.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure Operations and Maintenance activities are performed in line with the APA Asset Management Plans.
Undertake management of Easements as per the Operations Environmental Management Plan.
Undertake maintenance activities in line with CMMS.
Perform High Voltage Operating activities on APA assets.
Investigate and report operational faults and events to determine and document the root causes of faults and then implement remedial actions.
Coordinate work activities and resourcing to ensure effective management of Operations and Maintenance tasks.
Undertake "on-call" duties for up to 18 weeks a year.
Raise Management of Change when Operations and Maintenance improvements are identified.
Your background
Essential
Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum of 5 years' experience within either Electrical Heavy Industry, Power Transmission or Power Generation.
Desirable
Electrical Trade Qualification.
Tertiary qualification in electrical or control systems High Voltage Operating Experience.
Mandatory
Detailed knowledge of High Voltage, PLC and SCADA systems.
Ability to undertake root cause analysis and repair asset related faults.
Effective time management, planning and prioritisation skills.
Strong Communications skills, capable of developing and maintaining working relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
Collaborative Team participation with demonstrated ability to contribute to the total effectiveness of a team.
Demonstrated ability to maintain productivity and effectiveness in a challenging environment.
Requires hands-on application of engineering principles to solve real-world problems, involving direct interaction with equipment, machinery, or systems.
About The Team
The Basslink operations team is a small group within APA, maintaining assets in Loy Yang, Victoria and George Town, Tasmania.
The team is dedicated to delivering a reliable service for our customer.
This is an exciting time for the team.
We need people who are courageous, nimble, and ready to make an impact – change makers and risk takers.
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, 1 September 2024.
Role Reference Number JR846.
PD is available on request by emailing quoting reference number above.
We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.
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