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Senior Engineer Electrical - Capital Planning

Apply now Job no: 497463
Work type: Permanent Full time
Location: Hobart
Categories: Engineering & Technical

Go BIG with hydropower and large-scale renewable energy right here in Tasmania!

  • Provide technical expertise to support an exciting Capital works program.    
  • Work amongst a supportive team who value flexibility. 
  • Contribute to Australia’s move to renewables.

Salary range $135,459 – $157,027 plus super.

With the help of over 30,000 people over 100 years, we have built, maintained, and refurbished hydropower infrastructure across Tasmania. We’re fuelling the future of energy with the power of the past, and we need skilled and reliable people to join us, as continue to delivery on a range of exciting capital programs of work.

We support applications from all members of our community for equitable access to our employment opportunities. We are open to discussing workplace flexibility in all our vacancies, to ensure we can attract the best candidates and accommodate individual needs, differences, disabilities and working arrangements, even in ways we have not thought of. Our merit-based recruitment practices are founded on building diversity by fostering an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace. For more information about Hydro Tasmania please visit our website www.hydro.com.au/careers 

Who are you? 

A highly skilled professional with extensive experience in the design, construction or management of large industrial equipment you will bring your vast knowledge of electrical equipment relating to hydro power generation, including HV switchgear, transformers and alternators. You have operated in a senior capacity with the ability to ensure technical projects meet standards and manage risks. This expertise allows you to offer well considered recommendations and engineering sign-off on various documents, including technical reports, detailed design drawings, engineering standards, and project proposals. Additionally, your strong leadership abilities enable you to effectively guide and positively influence the development of your team members through guidance and support.

About the role: 

To put it simply… you will use your wealth of technical experience to contribute to delivering a program of capital work. This will involve supporting the design and replacement of hydropower assets that have been operating for over 100 years!  

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be… 

✓ Providing high level engineering and technical input into electrical asset specifications as well as documents and standards,

✓ Reviewing and make recommendations towards the final engineering sign-off of key engineering documents,

✓ Providing technical options and solutions to asset issues that contribute to the safe and timely commissioning of assets for availability,

✓ Providing engineering or technical advice for projects and to resolve technical issues,

✓ Work closely with a range of stakeholders including the Commercial team,

 More information can be found on the attached Position Description:  Download File PD - AI - Senior Engineer Electrical -Capital Planning - HT5 - Oct24.pdf

Haven’t convinced you yet? 

In addition to a competitive remuneration package, this role offers the unique advantage of being able to travel and see some of the most breathtaking locations in the state. We value flexibility and understand this means different things to different people, so open to discussion on what this looks like for you. We offer a range of employee perks and often have something for everyone, this ranges from generous parental leave to electricity discounts. You’ll also enjoy access to vehicles for seamless travel between our sites.   

As an endorsed employer for women, we have benefits and policies on our Work180 page – check it out here: www.work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/hydro-tasmania  

Let’s get applying! 

Attach your resume and a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you can bring to this role. We will be running an agile recruitment process and will engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.  

Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.  

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