Your experience working on large rotating machinery will transfer into seamlessly into this renewable energy refurbishment role.

• Mentor and lead budding junior engineers
• Based in Tasmania with generous relocation packages available.
• Enthusiastic & supportive project delivery team who plan and deliver major hydro station

Base salary from $130,000 plus super & overtime

At Hydro Tasmania, we’re leaders in renewable energy, powering Australia with clean business hydropower. We care about making a difference for the better, but it’s a big job and we can’t do it alone. Which is right where you come in.

Hydro Tasmania is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and genders. Let us know about any special requirements you may have so we can support your success. We believe in fostering an equitable and flexible workplace for all. Our recruitment practices are merit-based and designed to build diversity by fostering an inclusive, flexible, and equitable workplace for all.

About 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 is required.
• At least 10 years of technical experience in mechanical engineering
• A track record of leading and executing successful refurbishment project
• Experience involving large-scale rotating machinery, preferably in the power generation industry

About the role

Leading a small project team, you will be involved in the successful delivery of end-to-end project life cycle ensuring that Hydro Tasmania’s iconic assets will be able to continue to keep the lights on in Tasmania for many years to come.

Your responsibilities will include ensuring engineering governance and compliance to internal and external standards, coordinating and prioritizing engineering tasks for a small project team, and effectively managing project team resources. Your expertise and collaboration will be crucial in maintaining positive relationships with key internal stakeholders.

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.

Further information can be found on the attached Position Description: 496941 PD-AI- Senior Engineer Mechanical - HT5 - July 2023 (002).pdf

The opportunity

• Work on amazing projects and amazing assets

You will be an essential part of our passionate and supportive project delivery team, responsible for planning and executing major hydro station refurbishments across Hydro's diverse range of assets. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on maintaining and upgrading assets that have been powering Tasmania for over a century. You will also have the privilege of witnessing firsthand the disruption in the energy industry, with exciting projects like Battery of the Nation taking place. These assets are in some of the most dramatic areas in the state; places that people that who have lived here their whole life in Tasmania haven’t seen. So come join us and get to see some of the wildest parts of the state and get paid for it.

• Live in an amazing part of the world

The lifestyle in Tasmania is second to none. In Hobart or Launceston, you get all the perks of city life with the convenience and charm of small-town living. The Hobart office is located on the waterfront in the city, the Launceston office at the Trevallyn power station on the river’s edge. With Tasmania being home to amazing beaches, incredible untouched national parks and plethora of native animals, storied history, awarding winning cuisine and music and art festivals; there’s plenty to fill your time when you’re not at work. With the Hydro Tasmania’s commitment to flexible working arrangements, it is easy to experience all Tasmania has to offer.

• Be part of an experienced band supportive team

Joining Hydro Tasmania means you join a team of experienced and supportive engineers who boast extensive expertise in the hydropower industry. You'll learn from the best, with access to skilled in-house trade personnel, a world-class workshop with advanced machining capability, and talented multi-disciplinary engineering teams to support your work in the mechanical space.

What you’ll get back

This is an opportunity to grow your career and define your role in the future of Tasmania. We offer truly flexible work that suits you, a competitive remuneration package, and the rare opportunity to play a role in Australia’s renewable energy transformation while enjoying the lifestyle Tasmania has to offer.

Hydro Tasmania offers a range of employee benefits, for example a progressive parental leave policy, electricity discount, no debit sick leave, school holiday childcare subsidy and much more!

How to apply

Please attach a cover letter and your resume outlining:

• Why do you want to work for Hydro Tasmania and what is it that motivated you to apply for the position?
• What skills and experience you will bring to Hydro Tasmania?

For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Monica Hudson, Team Lead – Mechanical Engineering, at 0439 371 264.

We will promptly engage with suitable candidates throughout the agile recruitment process. Join us in shaping the future of Tasmania while enjoying the lifestyle it has to offer.