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 an exciting opportunity available for a Commissioning Engineer to join our Project Delivery team in Perth on a fixed term basis for 24 months. Reporting to the Commissioning Lead, you will play a key role to assist plan and manage the commissioning and handover of major gas infrastructure projects Key Responsibilities · Assisting the Commissioning Lead to develop the project specific Commissioning Plans in accordance with project requirements. · Leading high-level negotiations with approving authorities to agree the testing and commissioning requirements, aiming to minimise the quantity and duration of the commissioning tests and minimise the risk of failed testing resulting in project delays. · Coordinating the required sign off from Regulatory authority to ensure seamless transition from construction to commissioning. · Ensuring participation of key operational personnel in required risk and project workshops relating to commissioning. · Gaining agreement of the project commissioning spare parts list prior to procurement. · Planning and sourcing commissioning spares and commissioning tools required for tasks including maintenance, storage and replenishment of commissioning container. · Ensuring operational objectives, tests, reporting and commercial obligations are understood and then demonstrated during commissioning to the satisfaction of Operations. Your background · Tertiary qualification in Engineering or trade qualification with experience operating gas assets. · Previous experience commissioning gas infrastructure assets. · Pressure Management & Emotional Intelligence · Building Future Leaders · Problem-Solving Agility · Safety & Sustainability · Remote Leadership & Coordination About the Team The APA Commissioning Team is a newly formed national group, bringing together people from the former east and west teams. We’re a positive and vibrant team, still getting to know one another, with a fresh mix of experience and ideas. Our role is to ensure APA’s assets are delivered safely, built to standard, and ready for reliable operation. We work closely with delivery, engineering, operations, contractors, and other partners to confirm systems perform as intended. We value initiative, leadership, accountability, and strong stakeholder engagement. Everyone is encouraged to take ownership, communicate openly, and support each other as we continue building a united and capable national team. 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 Tuesday, 3 March 2026. Role Reference Number JR3886 APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.
