Technical Officer Electrical

Snowy Hydro; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Parental leave options

Additional leave above NES

Family discounts on fitness

Service Award Program

Employee referral plan

Job summary

Snowy Hydro is seeking a Technical Officer (Electrical) for the Snowy 2.0 project. The role is 100% on-site with a 14/7 FIFO roster, requiring active site presence to ensure quality, safety and functionality across electrical work fronts.

The successful candidate will perform technical surveillance, verify contractor work against design requirements, and maintain contemporaneous records using the ACONEX platform. Electrical trade background and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade background is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Adaptable and proactive in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Active Oversight: daily on-site attendance to monitor progress and compliance.
• Quality Assurance: inspect work, manage Witness/Hold Points, ensure IFC drawings/specs.
• Problem Solving: identify issues and coordinate timely solutions with engineers.
• Stakeholder Management: build collaborative relationships with contractors and subcontractors.
• Documentation: maintain accurate site records and photos via ACONEX.

Skills

Electrical Trade background

Proactive problem solving

On-site collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Relevant training and experience

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.

Are you an experienced electrical professional who thrives on-site? Do you have the technical expertise to ensure large-scale infrastructure projects are delivered to the highest standard?

We are looking for a proactive Technical Officer (Electrical) to join the Snowy 2.0 project team. This is a vital role for someone who is not just looking to record progress, but to actively engage with site parties to ensure quality, safety, and functionality across all electrical work fronts.

You will be our "eyes and ears" on the ground. Providing technical surveillance and assurance, ensuring our contractors are delivering work in line with our design requirements and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Active Oversight: Daily physical attendance at active work fronts to monitor progress and ensure compliance.
• Quality Assurance: Working closely with Quality Engineers to inspect work, manage Witness and Hold Points, and ensure adherence to IFC drawings and specifications.
• Problem Solving: Identifying issues early and communicating effectively with your Manager and the engineering team to implement timely solutions.
• Stakeholder Management: Building strong, honest, and collaborative relationships with contractors and subcontractors to reduce conflict and drive successful project outcomes.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous records and site photos via the ACONEX platform.

About the location:

This role will require you to be 100% on-site, working off a 14/7 FIFO roster. Standard FIFO camp-style arrangements are included.

About you:

Qualifications: An Electrical Trade background is highly desirable, combined with relevant training and experience.

Communication: Highly developed influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.

Adaptability: You are proactive, excellent at identifying problems, and comfortable managing change in a dynamic work environment.

Values: You have a genuine commitment to health and safety and a strong alignment with our project delivery and corporate values

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. If you are interested in applying for a role with Snowy Hydro and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Snowy Hydro recruitment team at ***********@snowyhydro.com.a

We offer:

• An annual performance based bonus.
• A range of parental leave options, including 30 weeks paid leave for primary carers and 10 weeks for non-primary.
• We provide additional leave over and above the minimum National Employment Standards.
• Family discounts on fitness, gyms, pools and leisure centres (location dependant).
• A Service Award Program - employees reaching continuous employment anniversaries receive additional benefits.
• An employee referral plan - good employees attract similar colleagues