Operational Readiness Engineer — Large-Scale Power Project

Snowy Hydro Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Snowy Hydro is seeking an Operational Readiness Engineer for the Snowy 2.0 project. You will bridge engineering execution, enterprise systems, and operational transition to ensure assets are prepared for safe handover.

Reporting to the Operational Readiness Manager, you will maintain readiness dashboards, engage SMEs, and drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, commissioning, and asset management teams.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Engineering qualification or a relevant trade with significant field experience.
• Experience on large-scale industrial, energy, mining, or major infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to bridge technical challenges with business processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute the Snowy 2.0 Operational Readiness Framework across workstreams.
• Ensure O&M manuals, maintenance strategies, and technical instructions meet standards.
• Facilitate reviews of asset maintenance strategies and spare parts requirements.
• Build relationships across Engineering, Commissioning, Asset Management, Quality, HSE and Completions.
• Maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs for leadership and handover.

Skills

Engineering

Cross-functional work

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Trade qualification

Tools

Aconex

Asset Mgmt

Job description

Snowy Hydro is seeking an Operational Readiness Engineer for the Snowy 2.0 project. You will bridge engineering execution, enterprise systems, and operational transition to ensure assets are prepared for safe handover.

Reporting to the Operational Readiness Manager, you will maintain readiness dashboards, engage SMEs, and drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, commissioning, and asset management teams.