Plant Engineer Electrical | Cabramurra

Job Description

A leading provider of peak, renewable electricity, Snowy Hydro has a world class reputation in engineering innovation and technical expertise. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the 4100 megawatt Snowy Mountains Scheme. We also provide clean, efficient electricity and gas to almost one million customers - households and businesses - across the country through our retail energy business.

An exciting opportunity exists for an Electrical Engineer in the Upper Tumut region of Snowy Hydro. This role will provide engineering support to assist in the identification of root causes of defects, and develop and implement immediate, interim and long term regional plant improvement projects and strategies. Aiding in safely delivering the required availability and reliability of regional assets in the most effective and efficient way. Working a 4 day week as part of a Drive-in, Drive-out roster in Cabramurra NSW, this opportunity offers the perfect balance for work and play.

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Identifying, developing and implementing technical solutions/plant changes, and coordinate tests and evaluations of plant condition
• Performing timely defect & breakdown investigation, fault finding, rectification and or recommendations as required on regional assets such as generating, transmission, control & data systems, and auxiliaries
• Analysing reliability data to identify trends, update priorities, and to improve and/or critique root cause analysis
• Completing project and modernisation work, utilising continuous improvement and project management techniques from design stage to implementation and standardisation
• Coordinating and undertake/assist complex designs, design modifications to existing plant, and modifications to PLC based control and SCADA systems
• Undertaking engineering level plant condition assessments of major assets as well as lead and develop condition monitoring activities and programs. 

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering
• Demonstrated experience in plant reliability and heavy industry desired
• Demonstrated experience in computer programming and PLC systems
• Knowledge of hydro plant and control systems is preferred
• Knowledge of maintenance program requirements, analysis techniques and maintenance management practices
• Demonstrated fault-finding and plant diagnostic skills
• The ability to communicate with a range of personnel to provide a consistent, reliable and high level of service
• Computer skills involving spreadsheets and statistical analysis
• Knowledge of WH&S, EEO and environmental policies and standards

This is an ongoing full time permanent role (not working on our Snowy 2.0 project).