Engineer - Distribution & Capacity (CP)

Engineer – Distribution & Capacity (Cathodic Protection)

About Us:

Jemena is an Australian energy company who own and operate more than $12.4 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with these essential services every day.

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our Group’s over 3000 team members; consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve.

We’re looking for an experienced Engineer – Distribution & Capacity (Cathodic Protection) to join our Networks team and play an important role in protecting and improving the integrity of our gas distribution assets across Australia.

Whether you’re already specialising in cathodic protection or looking to deepen your expertise in asset integrity and corrosion engineering, this is an opportunity to work in a collaborative, supportive and technically respected environment. 

About the role 

Reporting to the Asset Class Manager – Capacity & Distribution, you’ll work across engineering, operations and asset management teams to support the safety, reliability and long-term performance of Jemena’s gas network. 

This role combines technical engineering, problem solving and stakeholder collaboration, with opportunities to contribute to strategic asset planning and innovation initiatives.

In this role, you will:

• Support the development and continuous improvement of cathodic protection strategies
• Design, review and optimise CP systems for gas distribution infrastructure
• Analyse performance data and identify practical, risk-based improvement opportunities
• Contribute to asset integrity reviews, risk assessments and lifecycle planning
• Provide technical support to operational and maintenance teams
• Participate in field inspections, commissioning and troubleshooting activities
• Support the development of technical standards, specifications and engineering documentation
• Work collaboratively with contractors, project teams and engineering stakeholders
• Help drive best practice approaches to corrosion prevention and asset protection  

About you

You’re a thoughtful and capable engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating with others and contributing to meaningful infrastructure outcomes.

You bring a balance of technical capability, curiosity and communication skills, and you’re comfortable working across both office and operational environments.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience within gas distribution, pipelines, utilities or heavy industrial environments
• Practical exposure to cathodic protection systems including testing, monitoring and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of asset integrity and risk-based asset management principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A collaborative and relationship-focused working style
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• A tertiary qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Corrosion, Chemical or related discipline)  

Bonus points for:

• Knowledge of AS 4645, AS 2832 and AS 2885
• NACE 1, 2 or 3 certification (or a willingness to obtain it)
• Experience supporting operational or field-based engineering activities 

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.

Recruitment Process 

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check. Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.