Lead Mechanical Supervisor – Major Maintenance & Outages

Hydro Tasmania; Wayatinah; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Area allowance

Opportunities for Overtime

Flexible work arrangements

Learning and Development programs

Internal Mobility

LinkedIn Learning

Weeks paid parental leave

Public Holiday Substitution

Zero debit Sick Leave

School Holiday Rebate

Work across Tasmania

Job summary

Hydro Tasmania in Tasmania invites a Mechanical Supervisor to lead field crews across major maintenance outages. Based from the Derwent Region, you will supervise activities at hydro generation sites, mentor technicians and ensure safe, on-time delivery of outage work, while coordinating with Site Managers and SAP reporting.

The role requires a Certificate III Mechanical Trade, a current driver’s licence, and proven leadership with industrial mechanical equipment.

Qualifications

• Certificate III Mechanical Trade qualification is required.
• Current driver's licence is required.
• Experience maintaining industrial mechanical equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience supervising crews or contractors.
• Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance activities at hydro generation sites.
• Lead work crews to deliver safe, quality and on-schedule outcomes.
• Support outage planning, resource allocation and work scheduling.
• Review and maintain mechanical inspection and quality documentation.
• Drive risk management, SWMS reviews and safety compliance.
• Mentor apprentices, assistants and junior technicians.
• Manage work orders, reporting and maintenance records in SAP.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Problem-solving

Dogman/Rigger qualification

Confined Space

First Aid training

Education

Certificate III Mechanical Trade qualification

Job description

Hydro Tasmania in Tasmania invites a Mechanical Supervisor to lead field crews across major maintenance outages. Based from the Derwent Region, you will supervise activities at hydro generation sites, mentor technicians and ensure safe, on-time delivery of outage work, while coordinating with Site Managers and SAP reporting.

The role requires a Certificate III Mechanical Trade, a current driver’s licence, and proven leadership with industrial mechanical equipment.