About the role

Drive reliability across Hydro’s assets by leading failure analysis, data interrogation and analysis, defect elimination, condition and performance monitoring. Work closely with Production and Maintenance leaders to shape asset decisions through deep plant insights and targeted interventions. Gain rare exposure to a diverse hydropower portfolio and complex operational challenges not found elsewhere.

Salary range $117,986 – $136,778 plus super

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with annual review process.  

•  Relocation support to Tasmania.

• Salary package options as well as ability to accrue time in lieu and overtime.   

• Flexible working arrangements, including flexibility with hours and balance WFH.  

• Grow your career with access to Learning and Development Programs, Internal Mobility and access to Linked In Learning.   

• 15 weeks paid parental leave, Public Holiday Substitution, zero debit Sick Leave and School Holiday Rebate.  

• Not just a desk job! Spend time in stunning Tasmanian location getting to know our assets up close.  

Key responsibilities

• Drive asset reliability improvements across the portfolio through structured data analysis, failure investigation, defect elimination, and condition and performance monitoring. 

• Analyse plant and equipment data to identify emerging issues, systemic bad actors, and opportunities for proactive intervention or enhanced monitoring strategies.

• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and ensure effective, sustainable solutions are implemented to prevent recurrence and mitigate similar failure modes.

• Provide informed engineering input to Production and Maintenance decision-making by leveraging asset condition insights, event history, and performance data.

• Maintain strong technical oversight of asset health, risk exposure, and operating limits through condition monitoring, diagnostics, and reliability assessments.

• Report on plant reliability performance, risk status, and improvement initiatives, clearly communicating insights and outcomes to stakeholders.

More information can be found in the attached Position Description:  PD - A&I - Reliability Engineer - HT4 - June 2025.pd

Skills & experience

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering disciplines

• Reliability engineering experience across data analysis, failure investigation and maintenance

• Strong technical knowledge of plant assets and related systems

• Proven analytical skill in diagnosing failures and asset risks

• Experience with condition monitoring and hydropower/rotating machinery

• Experience with SAP, and Power BI would be highly regarded.

About the company

Hydro Tasmania has been powering Tasmania for over 100 years and is now Australia’s largest renewable energy generator. We operate 30 hydropower stations and major dams that deliver clean, reliable energy across the State.

Our story is built on engineering expertise, innovation and strong community connection. Over decades, we’ve expanded and modernised our hydropower system to meet Tasmania’s growing energy needs and support a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Our people are central to everything we do. We’re committed to an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace, welcoming applications from all members of the community. Flexible working options are available for every role, and our recruitment is merit‑based to ensure fairness and diversity.

Explore careers with us at  www.hydro.com.au/careers 

Questions and next steps

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

Hydro Tasmania is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or accommodation during any stage of the process, please let us know. For more information, or to discuss your needs confidentially, reach out to recruitment@hydro.com.au

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