Field Mechanical Technician – Alice Springs (Remote Sites)

Advertising Producers Association; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working arrangements

Parental leave 18 weeks

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Advertising Producers Association in Alice Springs invites applications for a permanent, full-time Technical Officer - Mechanical to join our Operations & Maintenance team. This hands-on field role involves fault-finding, maintenance and working across remote sites.

You will perform planned and breakdown maintenance on valves, pumps and engines, with training provided. Local travel and a safety-focused, team-based approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Good mechanical aptitude and the ability to inspect equipment, diagnose faults and complete practical repairs.
• Safe working practices and willingness to learn APA’s pipeline equipment and procedures.
• Strong teamwork and the ability to work with limited supervision in a field team.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned and breakdown maintenance on valves, regulators, pumps, engines, compressors and other station equipment.
• Inspect equipment, identify faults and carry out practical repairs to keep facilities operating safely and reliably.
• Assist with equipment installation, testing, servicing and minor mechanical modifications.
• Travel to remote sites across the region and work independently as well as part of a small local team.
• Complete maintenance records and follow APA safety, permit and work management requirements.
• Participate in call-outs, emergency response and site duties as required after training and authorisation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Inspect equipment

Fault diagnosis

Repairs & maintenance

Safety mindset

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Job description

Advertising Producers Association in Alice Springs invites applications for a permanent, full-time Technical Officer - Mechanical to join our Operations & Maintenance team. This hands-on field role involves fault-finding, maintenance and working across remote sites.

You will perform planned and breakdown maintenance on valves, pumps and engines, with training provided. Local travel and a safety-focused, team-based approach are essential.