Onsite Technical Officer: Steel Linings & Surveillance

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

Job summary

Snowy Hydro is seeking a dedicated Technical Officer - Steel Linings for the Snowy 2.0 project. Based on site with FIFO rotation, you will perform daily surveillance of steel liner work fronts, maintain records, and ensure compliance with design and EIS guidelines.

You will provide technical guidance to engineers and collaborate with contractors to resolve field challenges. The role requires hands-on experience in heavy wall welding and construction practices, with a preference for a Mechanical

Qualifications

• Experience in technical or surveillance roles within major infrastructure construction.
• Hands-on knowledge with heavy wall welding, construction, and installation practices.
• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering desirable or strong construction trade background.
• Excellent influencing, negotiation and proactive decision-making abilities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication; safety-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Active site surveillance: daily inspections of steel liner fronts with records and logs.
• Contractor oversight: ensure design, EIS guidelines, and standards are met.
• Quality & safety assurance: monitor ITPs and align with IFC drawings.
• Technical guidance: communicate field issues to engineers and management.
• Relationship building: foster collaboration with Contractors and Subcontractors.

Skills

Site surveillance

Contractor oversight

Quality assurance

Safety culture

Communication

Change management

Negotiation

Influencing

Decision making

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering (desirable)

Robust construction trade background

Tools

ACONEX

Job description

Snowy Hydro is seeking a dedicated Technical Officer - Steel Linings for the Snowy 2.0 project. Based on site with FIFO rotation, you will perform daily surveillance of steel liner work fronts, maintain records, and ensure compliance with design and EIS guidelines.

You will provide technical guidance to engineers and collaborate with contractors to resolve field challenges. The role requires hands-on experience in heavy wall welding and construction practices, with a preference for a Mechanical