Mechanical Tradesperson - Major Overhauls | Khancoban

Job Description

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

An exciting opportunity exists for a Mechanical Tradesperson within the Major Overhauls Team based in Khancoban. The successful candidate will be working on various important projects which contribute to the ongoing life expansion of our assets. 

In this role you will be expected to install, overhaul, and conduct routine corrective, defect and breakdown maintenance of generating units, auxiliary plant and outlying hydraulic structures to contribute to achieving the required availability and reliability of Snowy Hydro assets. 

The Opportunity: 

• To join one of Australia's most iconic renewable energy organisations, working on important projects that are integral to the organisation's continued success

• Access to Snowy Hydro's benefits inclusive of health and wellbeing support, discounts on energy and other services

• Further your career, Snowy Hydro supports career progression within our dynamic team, ensuring you can grow and advance your skills as you contribute to our success 

• Be supported with relocation assistance. (Please note: this is not a DIDO or FIFO opportunity. This role is based in Khancoban) 

Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Contributing to the planning of work through the development of work plans and job steps to ensure maintenance activities can be accurately scheduled and executed.

• Identifying and recommending improvement opportunities associated with maintenance and overhaul activities.

• Maintaining the highest level of safety performance by implementing a personal safety plan, exhibiting a zero tolerance behaviour and leading by example 

• Liaising with regional production teams across the business providing support through maintenance execution within shutdowns, outages and routine maintenance

• Install, overhaul and maintain hydro generating plant, auxiliary, outlying equipment and structures 

• Working on various projects which can involve dismantling and reassembling turbines and generators   

• Undertake mechanical trades tasks such as welding, fabrication, lubrication, hydraulics and specialised machining tasks within competencies, qualifications, and authorisation

• Maintain records by completing all admin paperwork and utilising maintenance management systems

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Mechanical Trade Certificate (Fitting and Turning or Toolmaking) 

• Knowledge of maintenance management systems and maintenance management practices

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with a range of personnel and stakeholders

• Fundamental computer skills

• Knowledge of WH&S and Environmental Policies and standards

Experience with rotating equipment, particularly turbines, will be highly regarded.

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