Hydro Preservation Leader (17/7 FIFO)

Astrum Recruitment; Cooma; On-site; AUD 240,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster

Career development

Remuneration reflects project scale

Job summary

Astrum Recruitment is recruiting a Preservation Manager for Snowy Hydro 2.0 in Kosciuszko National Park, NSW, 17/7 FIFO 12-hour days. You will lead preservation of turbines, generators and balance of plant systems, ensuring compliance and fit-for-purpose condition from delivery to commissioning.

The role requires an engineering degree and proven leadership on large hydro or infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in a Preservation Manager, Site Manager or similar leadership role on major hydroelectric, power generation or large infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of preservation planning, execution and risk management for large-scale equipment.
• Knowledge of hydroelectric equipment installation, commissioning and preservation requirements.
• Strong storage, logistics coordination and quality management processes.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, contractors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead preservation activities across site and warehouse facilities, ensuring HSE compliance.
• Develop and continually improve preservation strategy, plan and schedule.
• Ensure all equipment remains preserved and fit for purpose during storage, handling and installation.
• Coordinate with Quality, Construction and Logistics to ensure materials are preserved per requirements.
• Lead preservation inspections, audits and reporting with accurate records.
• Identify and manage preservation risks, defects and non-conformances with corrective actions.
• Deliver preservation activities in line with milestones, budgets and schedules.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Civil engineering

Leadership

Preservation planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Astrum Recruitment is recruiting a Preservation Manager for Snowy Hydro 2.0 in Kosciuszko National Park, NSW, 17/7 FIFO 12-hour days. You will lead preservation of turbines, generators and balance of plant systems, ensuring compliance and fit-for-purpose condition from delivery to commissioning.

The role requires an engineering degree and proven leadership on large hydro or infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.