Job Description
Maintenance Technician – Plant Access
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.
Location: Talbingo, NSW (This is not a DIDO or FIFO arrangement)
Schedule:
* 9-day fortnight, including rotating ON CALL requirement.
About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated Senior Specialist Tradesperson to join our Operations team in the Lower Tumut Region as a Maintenance Technician – Plant Access (Station Operator). In this role, you will be responsible for:
* Completing assigned maintenance tasks on plant and equipment, including routine and defect maintenance, fault finding and first response.
* Isolating, restoring, operating, and commissioning HV plant and equipment.
* Developing and reviewing isolation/restoration programs to address identified risks and hazards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform maintenance tasks on various plant and equipment.
* Execute routine and defect maintenance, ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency.
* Isolate, restore, operate, and commission HV plant and equipment.
* Develop and review isolation and restoration programs to mitigate risks and hazards.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Mechanical or Electrical trade background (High Voltage or Controls experience is preferred).
* Any relevant trade tickets such as a High Risk Work Licence, EWP, Working at Heights, etc.
* A current Class C Australian Driver Licence
* Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings
* Technical knowledge of apparatus and plant associated with heavy industry.
* Strong analytical and research skills.
* Familiarity with maintenance program requirements, analysis techniques, and management practices.
* Willingness to obtain authorisation to isolate, restore, and perform maintenance in accordance with Snowy Hydro Rules, Policies, and Procedures.
* Effective communication skills to interact with stakeholders, employees, management, and contractors.
* Proficient computer skills, including experience with maintenance management systems (e.g. Ellipse, SCADA) and Microsoft or Google applications.
* Knowledge of WHS, EEO, and Environmental Policies and standards.
* Participation in an on-site on-call roster is required.
Corporate Values:
* Safety
* Teamwork
* Agility
* Ownership
* Decency
* Courage
How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional with the required skills and experience, and you resonate with our corporate values, we encourage you to apply.
Visit www.snowyhydrocareers.com.au to submit your application.