Senior Operational Readiness Engineer

Ventia; Cooma; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Snowy Hydro is seeking a Senior Operational Readiness Engineer to bridge project delivery with future operating teams at our Cooma head office. You will lead the safe, efficient transition of Snowy 2.0 assets from construction to steady operation, ensuring readiness of people, processes and systems.

As part of the role, you will drive readiness planning, coordinate across engineering, commissioning, delivery and O&M, manage risks and assurance, and support the creation of operating manuals,

Qualifications

• Tertiary engineering qualification or equivalent.
• PM qualification or certificate preferred.
• Significant industry experience in operations readiness or commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Driving Readiness Planning: coordinate multi-workstream readiness activities and align with project milestones.
• Building Connections: act as the interface between engineering, commissioning, delivery and O&M teams.
• Managing Risks & Assurance: track actions, identify readiness gaps, and coordinate reviews.
• Shaping Systems & Procedures: support handover docs, operating manuals and maintenance strategies.
• Supporting Handover & Commissioning: participate in readiness reviews and asset handover activities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Planning & reporting

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Process) or equivalent

Project Management qualification

Job description

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the iconic Snowy Hydro-electric Scheme, gas and diesel electricity generating plants, and contracted wind and solar energy in the National Electricity Market. We also provide electricity and gas to over 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.

Snowy 2.0, currently under construction, is Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.

About the position

As our Senior Operational Readiness Engineer, you'll be the vital bridge connecting project delivery with our future operating teams. You'll champion the safe, efficient, and sustainable transition of Snowy 2.0 assets, systems, and people from construction and commissioning into active, everyday operation

Key Responsibilities

Driving Readiness Planning: Support the Snowy 2.0 Operational Readiness Framework, coordinate cross-functional readiness activities across multiple workstreams, track progress against major milestones, and ensure operational needs are fully integrated into project delivery and commissioning.

Building Connections: Act as the key interface between engineering, commissioning, delivery teams, and Operations & Maintenance (O&M). You'll facilitate workshops and working groups, nurture strong working relationships, and keep stakeholders aligned.

Managing Risks & Assurance: Track actions, manage operational dependencies, identify readiness gaps, develop mitigation strategies, and coordinate reviews and audits to ensure a smooth transition.

Shaping Systems & Procedures: Support the development and handover of critical operational documentation, including operating manuals, maintenance strategies, operating instructions, work instructions, and emergency response plans.

Supporting Handover & Commissioning: Participate in commissioning readiness reviews, support asset handover processes, and assist with practical completion and operational acceptance activities

About the location

This role is located at our Project Head Office in Cooma, NSW. We can look at relocation or a FIFO arrangement and there may be a certain degree of flexibility for the right candidate.

About you

Relevant Qualifications

A tertiary qualification in Engineering (preferably Electrical, Mechanical, Process or similar), Project Management, or a relevant Mechanical or Electrical trade qualification with significant industry experience.

Proven Experience

Significant experience with demonstrated background supporting operational readiness, commissioning, power generation, or operational transition activities within major infrastructure, energy, utilities, construction, or mining environments.

Stakeholder & People Skills

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capability with experience coordinating multiple stakeholders in large, complex environments.

Strategic Mindset & Frameworks

Excellent planning, organizational, and reporting skills, backed by a solid understanding of operational readiness frameworks, methodologies, and asset handover processes.

About our workforce

Diversity and inclusion is important to us: Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.

Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.