Onsite Mechanical Technical Officer – QA & Safety Lead

Ventia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster

Job summary

Snowy Hydro is seeking a Technical Officer – Mechanical to join the Owner’s Team on the Snowy 2.0 project. This hands-on, onsite role involves active site surveillance of mechanical work fronts, contractor oversight, and continuous quality assurance to meet IFC drawings and EIS guidelines.

You will liaise between field teams and Mechanical Engineers, driving safe, high-quality outcomes while building strong relationships with contractors and internal stakeholders. FIFO roster applies.

Qualifications

• Experience in similar technical or surveillance roles within major infrastructure construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (desirable) or equivalent training/experience.
• Strong influencing, negotiation and change-management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Active Site Surveillance: daily inspections of mechanical work fronts with records and logs.
• Contractor Oversight: ensure compliance with CMS standards and EIS guidelines.
• Quality & Safety Assurance: oversee ITPs, match IFC drawings and specs, promote safety.
• Problem Solving & Communication: bridge field and Mechanical Engineers, notify management.
• Relationship Building: foster strong relationships with contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Site surveillance

Contractor oversight

Quality assurance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

ACONEX

Job description

Snowy Hydro is seeking a Technical Officer – Mechanical to join the Owner’s Team on the Snowy 2.0 project. This hands-on, onsite role involves active site surveillance of mechanical work fronts, contractor oversight, and continuous quality assurance to meet IFC drawings and EIS guidelines.

You will liaise between field teams and Mechanical Engineers, driving safe, high-quality outcomes while building strong relationships with contractors and internal stakeholders. FIFO roster applies.