Apprentice Networks Field Operative

Location:

Kidman Park, SA

Closing:

Closing in 15 hours

About Us

APA is a leading Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) listed 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 and New South Wales with Queensland through our interests 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. APA has a strong commitment to achieving the best outcome through an inclusive and collaborative culture.

The Role

We now have an exciting opportunity available for an Apprentice Networks Field Operative to join our Networks team in Kidman Park, starting in February 2023.

You will be an integral part of the team, learning from our highly skilled tradespeople. This position will not only give you a nationally recognised trade qualification (Certificate III in Civil Construction) but will also provide entry to a fantastic career in the energy industry.

Your apprenticeship will consist of 2-4 years of both formal classroom training and onsite work experience. After completion, there may be the opportunity for permanent employment and further development of your career with APA. Your TAFE fees will be covered by APA, and all equipment and PPE will be provided. You just need to bring your enthusiasm, willingness to learn and be part of a collaborative team.

The role will be based at our Kidman Park site, in Adelaide.

As an APA Apprentice you will develop skills, knowledge & techniques to assist with:

Proficient and safe use of all types of manually operated equipment associated with excavation work
Perform routine checks of all types of equipment associated with gas reticulation
Join and repair pipes of all types, sizes and materials safely, and in a manner that produces a finished product to the required quality
Assist with response and classification of gas leaks
Re-light gas appliances of end-users
Maintenance of network assets associated with district regulator and city gate stations, industrial and commercial meter installations
Location of both gas reticulation underground plant and that of other utilities using equipment provided and proving by hand excavation
Site watch for third party activities working around gas assets
Locating gas leaks using specialist equipment

To be eligible to apply for our Apprenticeship program, you will be:

A year 12 school leaver or a mature applicant
Able to listen carefully and follow directions
Willing to work hard in a team environment
Able to work in confined spaces
Able to climb stairs
Licensed to drive a motor vehicle
Self-motivated
Detailed focused and thorough in your work
A good communicator
Enthusiastic and dedicated to learning and developing your skills
Ready and keen to commit to building your career as a trade-qualified Networks Field Operative
Available to commence your career with APA in February 2023

Sound like your kind of career? We would 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.

When you join us on this journey to success, you will have access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, work–life balance and wellbeing programs.

Role closes Friday 2 September 2022

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

Please apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter addressing the following (bullet point answers are fine):