Mechanical Preservation Engineer - FIFO

Astrum Recruitment; Cooma; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster

Excellent remuneration

Career development

Long-term stability

Job summary

Astrum Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Preservation Engineer for the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project in Kosciuszko National Park, NSW. The role focuses on preserving mechanical equipment from storage through installation and commissioning, across turbines, generators, and hydro‑mechanical systems.

You will coordinate with Quality, Logistics, Engineering, Construction and Field Services to ensure equipment readiness, comply with project standards and maintain preservation records.

Qualifications

• Qualified Mechanical Engineer with hands-on knowledge of major mechanical equipment.
• Experience in hydro power, power generation or similar large projects.
• Strong understanding of preservation, storage and forward-planning requirements.
• Experience with installation, commissioning and equipment readiness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mechanical equipment preservation plans and inspection requirements.
• Coordinate preservation activities across turbines, generators and hydro-mechanical systems.
• Inspect storage, handling and preservation to meet manufacturer specifications.
• Monitor for corrosion, moisture, and physical damage; coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Hydro power

Equipment preservation

Installation & commissioning

Coordination & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Play a key role in the preservation and protection of critical mechanical equipment on one of Australia’s largest renewable energy infrastructure projects, ensuring major assets remain protected and fit for purpose through to installation and commissioning.

• Leave your mark on the Snowy Hydro 2.0 Australia's largest & most Iconic project
• Roster: 14/7 FIFO - Kosciuszko National Park, NSW – Charter flights available
• Work across turbines, generators and critical hydro-mechanical equipment on one of Australia's most significant renewable energy developments

Mechanical Preservation Engineer | Snowy Hydro 2.0

Location: Kosciuszko National Park, NSW
Roster: 14/7 FIFO
Salary: Excellent Salary Package + Super + Site Uplift

Join one of the top players in the hydropower and renewable energies market and contribute to shaping the mega trend of decarbonization!

THE ROLE

The Mechanical Preservation Engineer will play an important role in ensuring the preservation, protection and fitness-for-purpose condition of mechanical equipment and components throughout storage, handling, installation and commissioning activities on the Snowy 2.0 Project.
Working across major mechanical assets including turbines, generators, hydraulic steel structures and Balance of Plant Mechanical (BoPm) equipment, you will manage and coordinate preservation activities in accordance with manufacturer requirements, project specifications and quality standards.
The role will work closely with Quality, Logistics, Engineering, Construction, Field Services and Commissioning teams to ensure equipment remains appropriately protected, maintained and available in line with construction and commissioning requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement and maintain mechanical equipment preservation plans, schedules, procedures and inspection requirements.
• Manage preservation activities across turbines, generators, hydraulic steel structures, BoPm equipment and associated mechanical components.
• Conduct regular inspections to verify equipment condition, storage, protection and compliance with preservation requirements.
• Ensure equipment is appropriately stored, handled and preserved in accordance with manufacturer specifications and project requirements.
• Monitor mechanical equipment for corrosion, moisture, contamination, deterioration and physical damage, coordinating corrective actions where required.
• Coordinate equipment-specific preservation activities including lubrication, corrosion protection and other required preservation measures.
• Maintain accurate preservation registers, inspection records, checklists and equipment condition documentation.
• Coordinate closely with Quality, Logistics, Engineering, Construction, Field Services and Commissioning teams to support equipment readiness.
• Identify preservation risks, non-conformances and equipment condition issues and drive appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Support construction planning by ensuring mechanical equipment is appropriately preserved and available for installation when required.
• Participate in site planning and coordination meetings and provide regular preservation status updates.
• Ensure all preservation activities comply with project HSE, quality and storage requirements.

ABOUT YOU

You will be a qualified Mechanical Engineer with hands‑on technical knowledge and experience working with major mechanical equipment within hydro power, power generation or a similar large‑scale project environment.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in mechanical equipment preservation, installation, construction or commissioning within hydro power, power generation or similar major projects.
• Strong technical and practical knowledge of mechanical equipment installation and commissioning.
• Good understanding of turbines, generators, mechanical Balance of Plant and associated hydro‑mechanical equipment.
• Strong understanding of equipment preservation, storage and forward‑planning requirements.
• Sound knowledge of technical sequences and material readiness requirements.
• Strong HSE and quality mindset.
• Proactive, accountable and results‑oriented approach.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary site environment.

BENEFITS

• Leave your mark on one of Australia's largest historical and most Iconic Snowy Hydro projects.
• Work directly with turbines, generators, hydraulic steel structures and critical mechanical equipment on a nationally significant renewable energy development.
• Take ownership of mechanical equipment preservation from storage and handling through to installation and commissioning.
• Gain valuable experience working on one of Australia’s most technically complex hydroelectric projects.
• Work alongside experienced Engineering, Construction, Quality, Logistics, Field Services and Commissioning professionals.
• Long‑term project stability with excellent remuneration, FIFO roster and career development opportunities.

PROJECT INFORMATION

Snowy 2.0 is the next generation of the iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme, and construction of this major pumped hydro project is well underway. Once complete, the Scheme will provide 2000 megawatts of dispatchable, on‑demand renewable power and approximately 350,000 megawatt hours of large‑scale energy storage to the Australian National Electricity Market.

Additional information

• Work across turbines, generators and critical hydro‑mechanical equipment
• Roster: 14/7 FIFO - Kosciuszko National Park, NSW - Charter flights available
• Leave your mark on the Snowy Hydro 2.0 Australia's largest & most Iconic project