Mechanical Tradesperson

Ventia; Khancoban; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Snowy Hydro is seeking a Mechanical Tradesperson to join the Major Overhauls Team in Khancoban, NSW. The role focuses on installing, overhauling and maintaining hydro generating plant, machinery and related structures to ensure asset availability and reliability.

Based in Khancoban, the position is 100% on‑site with a 9-day fortnight. Candidates should hold a Mechanical Trade Certificate (Fitting and Turning or Toolmaking) and have knowledge of maintenance systems and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Trade Certificate (Fitting and Turning or Toolmaking) required.
• Knowledge of maintenance management systems and practices.
• Ability to communicate with a range of personnel and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of WH&S and Environmental Policies and standards.
• Experience with rotating equipment, particularly turbines, is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Plan work by developing work plans and steps for scheduling maintenance.
• Identify and suggest improvements for maintenance and overhaul activities.
• Maintain safety through personal safety plans and zero tolerance to risk.
• Support regional production teams during shutdowns, outages and routine maintenance.
• Install, overhaul and maintain hydro generating plant and related equipment.
• Dismantle/reassemble turbines and generators where required.
• Perform welding, fabrication, lubrication, hydraulics and machining tasks within competencies.
• Maintain maintenance records using CMMS and admin paperwork.

Skills

Maintenance management

Stakeholder communication

WH&S knowledge

Rotating equipment

Turbine experience

Education

Mechanical Trade Certificate (Fitting and Turning or Toolmaking)

Job description

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to over 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.

Snowy 2.0 is Australia’s largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.

About the position:

We are looking for Mechanical Trades to join our 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 plant and outlying hydraulic structures to contribute to achieving the required availability and reliability of Snowy Hydro assets.

Key Responsibilities:

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 a zero tolerance behaviour 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 and structures

Working on various projects which can involve dismantling and reassembling turbines and generators

Undertake mechanical trades tasks such as welding, fabrication, lubrication, hydraulics and specialised machining tasks within competencies, qualifications, and authorisation

Maintain records by completing all admin paperwork and utilising maintenance management systems

About the location:

This position is a 100% on site role, based at Khancoban, in the Snowy Valleys, working a 9 day fortnight.

Khancoban is home to a community of around 300 residents and offers more than a location - it’s a hidden gem for anyone looking for a great work life balance and lifestyle, blending career opportunities with stunning natural beauty and access to affordable housing. With the Victorian towns of Corryong and Albury-Wodonga within easy reach it's a great place to build your rewarding career, and living in the area will provide you with plenty of opportunity to explore one of Australia’s best National Parks.

Relocation assistance can be provided if you're interested in relocating to a location within reasonable commuting distance of Khancoban.

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

Knowledge of WH&S and Environmental Policies and standards

Experience with rotating equipment, particularly turbines, will be highly regarded.

About our workforce:

Diversity and inclusion is important to us. Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.

Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a role with Snowy Hydro and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Snowy Hydro recruitment team at ***********@snowyhydro.com.au