Asset Engineer – Distribution & Capacity
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Asset Class Manager – Capacity & Distribution, you will play an important role in the planning, optimisation and long-term stewardship of Jemena's gas distribution network.
Working alongside asset management, operations, project delivery and commercial teams, you will help ensure our network remains safe, reliable and fit for the future. You will contribute to strategic decision-making, identify opportunities for improvement and help deliver practical engineering solutions that balance customer needs, risk, sustainability and long‐term value.
This role offers the opportunity to develop your expertise across asset management, capacity planning, network performance and capital investment while working with experienced and supportive colleagues.
Supporting Asset Strategy and Long-Term Planning
* Contribute engineering analysis and recommendations that support asset and capacity strategies.
* Help identify opportunities to improve network performance, reliability and safety.
* Support risk assessments, integrity reviews and long‐term investment planning.
* Develop Opportunity Briefs and scopes of work that enable informed business decisions.
Improving Network Performance and Capacity
* Assess network capacity, utilisation and performance trends.
* Help identify practical and sustainable solutions to emerging network challenges.
* Contribute to supply assurance planning and network optimisation initiatives.
* Evaluate options that balance customer outcomes, operational requirements, risk and expenditure.
Working Across Projects and Stakeholders
* Provide engineering input to capital projects and externally initiated works.
* Collaborate with project teams, operational teams, consultants and contractors.
* Build strong working relationships across the business to achieve shared outcomes.
* Support commissioning, handover and implementation activities.
Providing Operational Engineering Support
* Assist operational teams with technical advice and engineering guidance.
* Support investigations, troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Contribute to performance reporting and identification of emerging risks and opportunities.
About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys learning, collaborating and working through complex challenges with others.
You may bring experience in some or many of the following areas:
* Engineering qualification in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil or a related discipline.
* Experience within utilities, energy, gas distribution, water, infrastructure or asset‐intensive industries.
* Exposure to asset management, network planning, capacity management or infrastructure development.
* Strong analytical thinking and the ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively.
* An interest in balancing safety, reliability, customer outcomes and long‐term asset performance.
* Knowledge of relevant Australian standards and regulatory frameworks is desirable.
* A collaborative approach and a willingness to contribute to team success.
Why you should come and work for us
Our people are our greatest strength and inspiration so having various flexible working options, paid parental leave and leave purchase plans amongst many other benefits are key foundational elements on which we have built our success. We are passionate about what we do and we are proud of who we are. Safety is the cornerstone of our organisation and respect for community and country is the keystone that locks in place our Group Values.
Join our team and make a meaningful impact toward Australia's "Net Zero" targets through the delivery of critical infrastructure projects and be a part of our journey to shape the future of the energy and utilities industry.
We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we are part of. We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and identities. At Jemena, you belong.
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