Onsite Technical Officer – Steel Linings (FIFO 14/7)

Snowy Hydro Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Snowy Hydro Limited is seeking a dedicated Technical Officer - Steel Linings for the Snowy 2.0 project. This on-site, FIFO role requires boots-on-the-ground site surveillance to ensure steel liners for powerstation waterways meet the highest standards.

Responsibilities include daily inspections, contractor oversight, and quality/safety assurance, with emphasis on effective communication and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical or surveillance roles within major infrastructure construction.
• Hands-on knowledge of heavy wall welding and installation practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (desirable) or equivalent construction background.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and change-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Active Site Surveillance: daily inspections and logs.
• Contractor Oversight with compliance to design requirements and EIS guidelines.
• Quality & Safety Assurance with Witness and Hold Points and IFC drawings.
• Technical Guidance: communicating with engineers and resolving field challenges.
• Relationship Building with contractors and subcontractors to reduce site friction.

Skills

Active Site Surveillance

Contractor Oversight

Communication

Influencing & Negotiation

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Trade background

Job description

Snowy Hydro Limited is seeking a dedicated Technical Officer - Steel Linings for the Snowy 2.0 project. This on-site, FIFO role requires boots-on-the-ground site surveillance to ensure steel liners for powerstation waterways meet the highest standards.

Responsibilities include daily inspections, contractor oversight, and quality/safety assurance, with emphasis on effective communication and proactive problem solving.