The Opportunity At APA, our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities through responsible energy. The Opportunity We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Principal Process Engineer to join us in on our Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, or Sydney offices on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting to the Team Lead Standards and Assurance, the Principal Process Engineer ensures technical risk management, capability development, and compliance with APA, Australian, and international standards. They conduct assurance activities, implement continuous improvement, and support the integration of discipline standards into APA assets and practices. Additionally, the Principal Engineer serves as the Technical Authority for the Process Engineering and Process Safety discipline. Key Responsibilities Lead process safety initiatives, apply risk management methodologies (e.g., AS ISO 31000), and ensure compliance with Safety in Design, SFAIRP, and WHS/OHS regulations Manage and apply APA's internal standards, along with discipline standards and codes (e.g., AS, ASME, API, DNV), ensuring compliance with APA's engineering, quality, and regulatory systems, including ISO 9001, 14001, and 55001 Maintain expertise in equipment interactions and process improvements Coach and mentor a team of process engineers with process safety Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders (vendors, regulators) to maintain quality, ensure compliance, and support special projects Your background Tertiary qualifications in Chemical Engineering or related field (mandatory) Chartered or Registered Professional Engineer Demonstrated experience in the design engineering related experience within the hydrocarbon industry, specifically in the gas transmission pipelines and working knowledge of future fuels such as H2 and CO2 would be preferred. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performance engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and professional growth Understand process plant layouts, piping, pipeline design, complex engineering calculations, and use industry software like HYSYS for simulations; interpret schematics, PFDs, P&IDs, and instrumentation drawings Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders including internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies, influencing decision-making processes and driving consensus Strong command of the English language in both verbal and written form. Willingness to learn 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 employee 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 our people, community and environment a priorty. 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 Wednesday, 9 October 2024. Role Reference Number JR1377 We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.