Onsite Technical Officer: Steel Linings - FIFO 14/7

Snowy Hydro Limited; Cooma; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Snowy Hydro Limited seeks a Technical Officer - Steel Linings for its Snowy 2.0 project. This onsite role provides vital technical site surveillance to ensure steel liners are installed to the highest standard, while coordinating with contractors and the safety team at the Lobs Hole site on a 14/7 FIFO roster.

Desirable qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent construction background, with hands-on welding and installation knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical or surveillance roles within major infrastructure construction.
• Hands-on knowledge of heavy wall welding and construction/installation practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or robust construction trade background with related training.

Responsibilities

• Active Site Surveillance: conduct daily inspections of steel liner work fronts and maintain detailed records.
• Contractor Oversight: ensure compliance with design requirements and EIS guidelines with contractors and subcontractors.
• Quality & Safety Assurance: oversee ITPs and ensure work aligns with IFC drawings; promote safety culture.
• Technical Guidance: communicate witnessed activities to engineers and resolve field challenges.
• Relationship Building: foster open, collaborative relationships with contractors to reduce site friction.

Skills

Site surveillance

Contractor oversight

Quality assurance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (desirable)

Job description

Snowy Hydro Limited seeks a Technical Officer - Steel Linings for its Snowy 2.0 project. This onsite role provides vital technical site surveillance to ensure steel liners are installed to the highest standard, while coordinating with contractors and the safety team at the Lobs Hole site on a 14/7 FIFO roster.

Desirable qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent construction background, with hands-on welding and installation knowledge.