Your experience working on large rotating machinery will transfer seamlessly into this renewable energy refurbishment role. Join an enthusiastic project delivery team to support the refurbishment of Hydro's assets. Mentor budding junior Engineers. Based in Tasmania with generous relocation packages available. Salary ranges from $135,400 plus Super and Overtime. 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 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 .
Who are you? You are a driven and enthusiastic Senior Mechanical Engineer with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, bringing over 10 years of extensive technical experience. You have a proven track record in leading and executing successful refurbishment projects, particularly within the power generation industry or involving large-scale rotating machinery. Your ability to quickly understand complex systems and their interconnections across disciplines, such as electrical systems and civil infrastructure, ensures overall asset effectiveness.
As a leader, you excel in team management, mentorship, and fostering collaboration within small multidisciplinary project teams. You are an effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills, adept at building and maintaining diverse relationships. You are in a position to travel as whilst you will be primarily office based, you will be required to travel to sites across Tasmania frequently and during major projects be available to work on site for up to a month.
About the role: To put it simply... you will lead a small project team to achieve successful end-to-end delivery of 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 Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be:
Overseeing engineering governance and ensuring compliance with both internal and external standards. Managing and prioritising engineering tasks for a small project team, including efficient allocation of team resources. Reviewing project documents and providing recommendations for final engineering sign-off. Developing strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders, such as Production and Operations teams, principal and specialist engineers, project managers, and site-based colleagues. Mentoring and offering technical support to junior engineers and graduates. More information can be found on the attached Position Description: PD-AI- Senior Engineer Mechanical - HT5.pdf
Haven't convinced you yet? Explore Tasmania's Beauty: Travel to remote, stunning locations while maintaining and upgrading Hydro Tasmania's iconic assets.
Flexible Work Options: We value flexibility and understand it means different things to different people, we're open to discussing what flexibility looks like for you.
Valuable Perks: Enjoy benefits like generous parental leave, electricity discounts, and access to vehicles for site travel.
Exciting Projects: Lead major refurbishments on assets central to Tasmania's energy future.
Unmatched Lifestyle: Experience Tasmania's vibrant cities, pristine beaches, national parks, and world-class cuisine—all with flexible work arrangements.
Supportive Team: Join a talented team of hydropower engineers, with access to advanced facilities and expertise. As an endorsed employer for women, we have benefits and policies on our Work180 page – check it out here: .
Make an impact, explore Tasmania, and build a rewarding career with 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 as we have reviewed their applications.
For more information or to discuss the role in more detail, please reach out to the hiring manager Bryony Atkinson at . Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
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