About the role

Based on the West Coast, this is a hands‑on Mechanical Fitter role maintaining and repairing large‑scale hydro generation plant in real operating environments. You’ll be on the tools carrying out breakdown repairs, preventative maintenance, strip‑downs and rebuilds on turbines, valves, pumps and other mechanical equipment. The work includes plant isolations, inspections, fault finding, condition monitoring, rigging and lifting, and supporting outages and major refurbishments across multiple stations. You’ll work at remote sites, operate safely in challenging environments, support apprentices and junior trades on the job, and take part in the local on‑call roster.

Salary range $93,140 – $114,552 plus super and $20,000 area allowance.

Benefits

• 4‑day work week (Monday–Thursday).

• $20,000 West Coast area allowance.

• Access to work vehicles for travel across the state.

• Unique leave options -15 weeks paid parental leave, Public Holiday Substitution, Zero debit Sick Leave and School Holiday Rebate.

• Electricity discounts and salary packaging.

• Career development and learning opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs and refurbishment on hydro equipment.  

• Complete plant isolations, inspections, functional testing and condition monitoring.

• Fault find using drawings, manuals and plant information systems.

• Assist with planning and coordinating maintenance activities.

• Supervise and mentor apprentices and junior trades.

• Always Work safely and participate in local on‑call roster requirements.

More information can be found in the attached Position Description:   PD - AI - Mechanical Fitter - HT3 - July 2024.pdf

Skills & experience

• Certificate III or IV in Engineering - Mechanical Trade.

• Current driver’s licence.

• Experience maintaining industrial or heavy mechanical plant and equipment.

• Strong hands‑on fault‑finding and mechanical repair skills.

• Clear communicator who can work effectively with supervisors, peers and contractors.

• Comfortable using digital systems to access drawings, manuals and record work

About your team 

You’ll be part of a tight‑knit crew working across remote West Coast sites, where teamwork and looking out for one another really matter. The team is supportive, practical and always ready to lend a hand, with strong mateship built through working in challenging, isolated environments. You’ll gain variety, autonomy, and a team that genuinely has your back.

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 outlining what skills and experience you will bring to the position.  Applications close 9am Monday 11th May and we may 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.