OT Engineer

APA Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Parental leave 18 weeks

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

APA Group invites applications for an OT Engineer to join our Operational Technology team. This role delivers and supports critical industrial technology solutions across APA’s gas and operational assets, spanning SCADA, control systems, PLCs, RTUs, Historian platforms and OT networks.

You will design, implement and verify OT systems, participate in commissioning and handover, and collaborate with project managers, operations and vendors while applying cybersecurity and best-practice engineering

Qualifications

• Experience or exposure to OT/industrial control systems environments.
• Knowledge of SCADA, PLCs, RTUs, Historian systems and OT networks.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to develop technical documentation and engineering deliverables.
• Willingness to travel to operational sites for commissioning and support activities.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of OT engineering projects from design through to commissioning and handover.
• Develop technical designs, specifications, system configurations and engineering documentation.
• Configure, test and integrate SCADA, PLC, RTU, Historian and control systems.
• Assist with site commissioning, testing and operational readiness activities.
• Troubleshoot OT system issues and support operational improvements.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Operations, Asset Engineering and specialist vendors.
• Apply OT engineering standards, cybersecurity principles and best practice methodologies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across OT systems and engineering processes.

Skills

SCADA

Control Systems

PLCs

RTUs

Historian platforms

OT Networks

Industrial Automation

Job description

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.

At APA, we’re looking for an OT Engineer to join our Operational Technology team and play a key role in delivering and supporting critical industrial technology solutions across our gas and operational assets.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working across SCADA, Control Systems, PLCs, RTUs, Historian platforms, OT Networks and Industrial Automation technologies , while developing their technical expertise alongside experienced OT professionals.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an OT Engineer, you’ll contribute to the design, delivery, commissioning and support of operational technology systems that enable the safe and reliable operation of APA’s energy infrastructure.

You will:

• Support the delivery of OT engineering projects from design through to commissioning and handover
• Develop technical designs, specifications, system configurations and engineering documentation
• Configure, test and integrate SCADA, PLC, RTU, Historian and control systems
• Assist with site commissioning, testing and operational readiness activities
• Troubleshoot OT system issues and support operational improvements
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Operations, Asset Engineering and specialist vendors
• Apply OT engineering standards, cybersecurity principles and best practice methodologies
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across OT systems and engineering processes

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a motivated engineer with a passion for industrial automation and operational technology, who enjoys solving technical challenges and working in a collaborative environment.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience or exposure to OT/industrial control systems environments
• Knowledge of SCADA, PLCs, RTUs, Historian systems and OT networks
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• The ability to develop technical documentation and engineering deliverables
• A willingness to travel to operational sites for commissioning and support activities
• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement

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 & during employment.

Role closes on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Role Reference Number: JR4965

APA Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.