Preservation Manager

Astrum Recruitment; Cooma; On-site; AUD 240,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster

Career development

Remuneration reflects project scale

Job summary

Astrum Recruitment is recruiting a Preservation Manager for Snowy Hydro 2.0 in Kosciuszko National Park, NSW, 17/7 FIFO 12-hour days. You will lead preservation of turbines, generators and balance of plant systems, ensuring compliance and fit-for-purpose condition from delivery to commissioning.

The role requires an engineering degree and proven leadership on large hydro or infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in a Preservation Manager, Site Manager or similar leadership role on major hydroelectric, power generation or large infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of preservation planning, execution and risk management for large-scale equipment.
• Knowledge of hydroelectric equipment installation, commissioning and preservation requirements.
• Strong storage, logistics coordination and quality management processes.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams, contractors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead preservation activities across site and warehouse facilities, ensuring HSE compliance.
• Develop and continually improve preservation strategy, plan and schedule.
• Ensure all equipment remains preserved and fit for purpose during storage, handling and installation.
• Coordinate with Quality, Construction and Logistics to ensure materials are preserved per requirements.
• Lead preservation inspections, audits and reporting with accurate records.
• Identify and manage preservation risks, defects and non-conformances with corrective actions.
• Deliver preservation activities in line with milestones, budgets and schedules.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Civil engineering

Leadership

Preservation planning

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

THE CLIENT

Our client is a part of the Iconic Snowy Hydro 2.0 project in Cooma. They are a leading heavy mechanical engineering, services and contracting business operating throughout Australia and New Zealand in major capital cities and regional locations. They perform an integral role in the development of ANZ infrastructure across mining and resources, transport and power markets.

Location:

Kosciuszko National Park, NSW

Roster:

17/7 FIFO – 12-hour day shifts

Salary:

$240k - $260k (Depending on Experience) + Super + 25% Site Uplift

Join one of the top players in the hydropower and renewable energies market and contribute to shaping the mega trend of decarbonisation!

THE ROLE

The Preservation Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and leading the preservation strategy for all major electrical and mechanical equipment across the Snowy Hydro 2.0 Project. This includes Turbines, Generators, Hydraulic Steel Structures, Balance of Plant Electrical (BoPe) and Balance of Plant Mechanical (BoPm) systems.

This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring all equipment is maintained in a fit-for-purpose condition from delivery through to installation and commissioning, protecting the integrity of high-value assets while ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications, contractual requirements and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage all preservation activities across site and warehouse facilities, ensuring compliance with HSE requirements, storage protocols and manufacturer preservation procedures.
• Develop, implement and continually improve the project's preservation strategy, execution plan and preservation schedule.
• Ensure all mechanical and electrical equipment remains preserved and fit for purpose throughout storage, handling and installation phases.
• Coordinate closely with Quality, Construction and Logistics teams to ensure materials are available, stored correctly and preserved in accordance with project requirements.
• Lead preservation inspections, audits and reporting activities while ensuring all preservation records remain accurate and compliant.
• Identify, assess and proactively manage preservation risks, defects and non-conformances, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Ensure preservation activities are delivered in accordance with contractual milestones, quality standards, project budgets and delivery schedules.

ABOUT YOU

• Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in a Preservation Manager, Site Manager or similar leadership role on major hydroelectric, power generation, mining or large infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of preservation planning, execution and risk management for large-scale mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Proven knowledge of hydroelectric equipment installation, commissioning and manufacturer preservation requirements.
• Strong understanding of material handling, storage, logistics coordination and quality management processes.
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors and stakeholders within complex EPC or construction environments.
• Highly organised with excellent planning, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Customer-focused, proactive and solutions-driven approach.
• Fluent English communication skills; additional languages will be highly regarded.

BENEFITS

• Leave your mark on one of Australia's largest historical and most Iconic Snowy Hydro projects.
• Take ownership of a critical leadership role protecting high-value equipment across a nationally significant renewable energy project.
• Be responsible for developing and implementing preservation systems that will directly influence successful project delivery.
• Gain experience working across one of Australia's most technically complex hydroelectric developments.
• Work within a collaborative project team with access to experienced engineering and construction leaders.
• Long-term project stability with excellent remuneration, FIFO roster and career development opportunities.

PROJECT INFORMATION

Snowy 2.0 is the next generation of the iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme, and construction of this major pumped hydro project is well underway. Once complete, the Scheme will provide 2000 megawatts of dispatchable, on-demand renewable power and approximately 350,000 megawatt hours of large-scale energy storage to the Australian National Electricity Market.

Additional information

• Leave your mark on the Snowy Hydro 2.0 Australia's largest & most Iconic project
• Roster: 14/7 FIFO - Kosciuszko National Park, NSW - Charter flights available
• Lead the preservation of critical hydroelectric equipment across one of Australi