Maintenance Technician- Electrical | Khancoban

Job Description

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for over 70 years. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the 4,100-megawatt Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and has recently contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to about 1 million retail customers through Red Energy and Lumo Energy. 

An exciting opportunity exists for you to relocate to the Snowy Mountains of NSW based in Khancoban as an Electrician in the operations team.  The successful candidate will be expected to support the plant maintenance, upgrades and operations of the Snowy Hydro generating plant. You will also provide electrical activities for the planned/corrective work to the required quality and technical specifications to maintain availability and reliability of the Snowy Hydro assets for power generation. 

This role is based on a 9 day fortnight and is not FIFO or DIDO. 

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Certificate III Electrical Trade (essential)

• 5 years relevant industry experience (preferred)

• Strong computer literacy and experience

• Sound knowledge of electrical installations, maintenance, testing, and development of work method statements and associated documentation

• Ability to troubleshoot with a demonstrated knowledge and experience covering electrical equipment found in large power power plants

• Intermediate ability to use engineering application computer software, drawings, schedules, standards, codes and specifications with a thorough knowledge of relevant standards and regulations

• Developed influencing and negotiation skills

• Appropriate electrical Licence to meet work requirements including current drivers licence

To apply for this role visit www.snowyhydrocareers.com.au.

Applications close on 22 August 2022.