Senior Operational Readiness Engineer - Energy

Snowy Hydro Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Snowy Hydro Limited is seeking a Senior Operational Readiness Engineer to bridge the gap between project delivery and future operating teams. You will champion a safe, efficient and sustainable transition of Snowy 2.0 assets, systems and people from construction into everyday operation.

Based at the Project Head Office in Cooma, NSW, relocation or FIFO may be considered for the right candidate. You will lead readiness planning, interface with engineering and O&M, manage risks, and shape handover

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.
• Significant experience with demonstrated background supporting operational readiness, commissioning, power generation, or operational transition activities within major infrastructure, energy, utilities, construction, or mining environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capability with experience coordinating multiple stakeholders in large, complex environments.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and reporting skills, backed by a solid understanding of operational readiness frameworks, methodologies, and asset handover processes.

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

Skills

Operational readiness

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

Electrical/Mechanical trade qualification

Job description

Snowy Hydro Limited is seeking a Senior Operational Readiness Engineer to bridge the gap between project delivery and future operating teams. You will champion a safe, efficient and sustainable transition of Snowy 2.0 assets, systems and people from construction into everyday operation.

Based at the Project Head Office in Cooma, NSW, relocation or FIFO may be considered for the right candidate. You will lead readiness planning, interface with engineering and O&M, manage risks, and shape handover