Mechanical Tradesperson

Business Unit:  Operations
Date:  5 Mar 2025
Requisition ID:  194
Location:  Talbingo, NSW, AU, 2720

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 plants, 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 organizations, working on important projects that are integral to the organization's continued success.
• Access to Snowy Hydro's benefits inclusive of health and well-being support, discounts on energy,y 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 zero-tolerance behavior, 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,t, and structures 
• Working on various projects that can involve dismantling and reassembling turbines and generators  
• Undertake mechanical trades tasks such as welding, fabrication, lubrication, hydraulics, and specialized machining tasks within competencies, qualifications, and authorization
  Maintain records by completing all admin paperwork and utilizing 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