Mechanical Tradesperson
Business Unit: Operations
About Snowy:
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.
About the position:
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
About you:
- 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
Diversity and inclusion is important to us.
Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.
Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a role with Snowy Hydro and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Snowy Hydro recruitment team at recruitment@snowyhydro.com.au
If this role sounds like you, apply now!
Business Unit: Operations
About Snowy:
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.
About the position:
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
About you:
- 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
Diversity and inclusion is important to us.
Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.
Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a role with Snowy Hydro and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Snowy Hydro recruitment team at recruitment@snowyhydro.com.au
If this role sounds like you, apply now!
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