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 currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Power Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering and Planning team in Perth, WA on a Permanent Full-Time basis. Reporting to the Team Lead Power Engineering – West, you will play a key role in technical Power focussed Mechanical & Rotating Engineering specialist services to the Power Engineering Team, with a predominate focus on the Northwest Interconnected System (NWIS), Newman Inland Network and Gruyere. Key Responsibilities Provide senior-level Mechanical and Rotating Engineering support, including NPER-certified services. Act as the primary escalation point for mechanical and rotating issues across WA Power assets, balancing strategic and operational priorities. Deliver operational support for rotating and static mechanical equipment within APA Power Generation assets. Lead troubleshooting and resolution of emergent issues with rotating engineering equipment. Offer strategic and technical guidance for maintenance and inspection of rotating assets, including gas turbines, and reciprocating engines. Contribute to asset integrity through effective engineering oversight and issue resolution. Conduct small to medium capital projects upgrading assets to improve safe, reliable operation. About You Tertiary qualification in Engineering, eligible for corporate membership with Engineers Australia or equivalent experience. Registered Chartered Engineer / NPER certified. Extensive experience in the operation, maintenance, design, or construction of rotating and mechanical equipment in the Power industry, with a focus on rotating machinery. Strong technical knowledge of turbines and reciprocating engines used in power generation. Proven ability in developing and managing asset plans for power plant operations. Practical experience with vibration analysis, statutory compliance, and delivering improvements in maintenance and reliability. 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. Role closes Sunday, 10 August 2025. Role Reference Number JR2844 APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.
