Trainee Plant Access & Maintenance Technician

Snowy Hydro; Cooma; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Snowy Hydro is seeking a Trainee Maintenance Technician - Plant Access to join its Hydro team in the Kosciuszko region, based at Jindabyne. The role focuses on protecting plant availability and reliability by addressing alarms, defects and routine maintenance while developing isolation/restoration programs for safe access.

You will work under the Regional Operations Manager and contribute to safe, compliant maintenance activities, including electrical work verification and sign-off, in a

Qualifications

• Experience in plant reliability with an electrical or mechanical trade within heavy industry.
• Knowledge of maintenance program requirements and maintenance management practices.
• Strong communication with a range of personnel and customers.
• Familiarity with WH&S policies and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Isolate & restore Plant and Equipment as required.
• Review Isolation/Restoration plans for risks and assist others with plans.
• Operate generators, pumps, hydraulic assets and related equipment.
• Respond to plant alarms, indications and defects to ensure availability.
• Complete return to service tests at system and sub-system level per procedures.
• Carry out maintenance activities per work packages and record data in the system.
• Accountable for electrical installation and repair work with sign-off per standards.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Electrical trade

Mechanical trade

Maintenance planning

Communication

WH&S knowledge

On-call availability

Statistical analysis

Education

Electrical or mechanical trade qualification

Job description

Snowy Hydro is seeking a Trainee Maintenance Technician - Plant Access to join its Hydro team in the Kosciuszko region, based at Jindabyne. The role focuses on protecting plant availability and reliability by addressing alarms, defects and routine maintenance while developing isolation/restoration programs for safe access.

You will work under the Regional Operations Manager and contribute to safe, compliant maintenance activities, including electrical work verification and sign-off, in a