Go BIG with hydropower and large-scale renewable energy refurbishments. 

• Provide technical expertise to support our major works refurbishment program.
• Work amongst a supportive team with extensive experience in hydropower.
• Spend time on site providing real time engineering insight.

Salary range $113,448 – $131,517 plus super and allowances.

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 we look ahead to a suite of major refurbishments of our power stations the state in line with our Major Works program 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 motivated and passionate Mechanical Engineer, eager to offer on-site expertise during our once-in-30-year asset refurbishments. With professional engineering qualifications and extensive experience in mechanical engineering, you bring knowledge in NDT methods, FEA and CAD, welding inspection, and hydraulic systems. Your proven background in asset management, refurbishing rotating machinery, and procurement makes you well-suited for this role. As a strategic thinker with values-based decision-making and strong problem-solving skills, you'll enhance asset performance and help achieve excellent results in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This role will require spending significant time away on sites so a willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license is essential.

About the role: 

To put it simply… you will use your technical experience to contribute to delivering our Major Works refurbishment program. This will involve supporting the design and delivery of replacements of hydropower assets that have been operating for over 100 years! 

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be… 

✓ Providing engineering and technical advice to Project Managers, Delivery Managers, Production Managers, and Operational teams.

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

✓ Spending time both in our Hobart office for planning and preparation, through to spending time onsite during key refurbishment activities to provide support.

✓ Providing technical input into Business Case preparation, including appropriate scope and estimate development and evaluation of valid options.

✓ Work closely with a range of stakeholders including Production and Commercial teams.

 More information can be found on the attached Position Description:  PD-AI- Engineer Mechanical- Major Works - HT4.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.