Apprentice Mechanical Technician

apa; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TAFE fees funded

Tools provided

Travel expenses covered

PPE and work clothing supplied

Mentoring by experienced technicians

Career progression with APA

Job summary

APA Group seeks a Mechanical Technician Apprentice (fitter) in Mount Isa region for a four-year, full-time program. You will learn on-site while gaining a nationally recognised Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (fitting).

Fully funded training, all tools provided, and travel expenses covered support your development in essential energy infrastructure. You'll work with experienced tradespeople on maintenance, servicing, upgrades, and compliance across our regional assets, with

Qualifications

• Four-year apprenticeship to Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (fitting).
• Fully funded training with TAFE fees covered and tools provided.
• Eligible candidates from Mount Isa region encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planned and reactive maintenance across the region.
• Service, maintain and troubleshoot a wide range of equipment.
• Support mechanical work under supervision by qualified team members.
• Monitor the performance and operation of critical assets through routine inspections.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, replacements and improvement projects.
• Attend TAFE and complete apprenticeship coursework.
• Organise tools, parts and operational documentation for jobs.

Job description

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.

Mechanical Technician Apprentice (fitter)

Mount Isa Region | Full-Time Permanent Opportunity

Looking to build a rewarding career close to home? APA Group is offering an exciting opportunity for someone from the local Mount Isa region to join our team as a Mechanical Technician Apprentice (fitter).

This four-year apprenticeship combines hands-on experience with formal training, giving you the opportunity to learn from experienced tradespeople while working on critical energy infrastructure that helps power communities across Australia.

Whether you're finishing school, looking for a career change, or keen to start a trade in a supportive environment, we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

What you'll gain

As an APA Apprentice, you'll work towards a nationally recognised Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (fitting), setting you up with valuable skills and a long-term career pathway in the energy industry.

• Fully funded TAFE fees
• All tools and equipment provided
• Work-related travel expenses covered
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and work clothing supplied
• Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced technicians
• Opportunities to build a rewarding career with APA beyond your apprenticeship

What you'll be doing

• Working alongside skilled technicians, you'll gain experience across a variety of mechanical and maintenance activities, including: Assisting with planned and reactive maintenance, inspections and repairs across the region
• Learning to service, maintain and troubleshoot a wide range of equipment
• Supporting mechanical work under the guidance of qualified team members
• Monitoring the performance and operation of critical assets through routine inspections
• Assisting with equipment upgrades, replacements and improvement projects
• Maintaining easements and site facilities to a high standard
• Attending TAFE and successfully completing apprenticeship coursework
• Contributing to preventative and corrective maintenance activities
• Supporting job preparation, including organising tools, parts and operational documentation
• Assisting with the review and improvement of operational procedures and documentation
• Working safely and helping protect your teammates, the community and the environment

Working at APA

At APA, we're committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best.

We offer targeted career development programs designed to accelerate your career, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing initiatives are all part of what we'll offer you. Our inclusive parental leave policy offers 18 weeks of leave, including superannuation, to support parents at work and in life.

We employ around 2,000 people across Australia and are committed to building a high-performing, customer-focused organisation where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to perform at their best.

We are APA

At APA, we're taking on one of Australia's greatest challenges: the energy transition. We're not doing it alone. We're doing it as Australia's energy infrastructure partner, a role our unique experience and expertise positions us to play.

We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $20 billion portfolio of 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 focused 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 & d