Senior Technical Officer

Contribute to the planning and implementation of activities in support of our electrical plant program of work.

  • Support the refurbishment and maintenance of power station equipment.
  • Work with high performing experts in the industry.
  • Travel around Tasmania to see our diverse range of assets.

Salary range $113,448 $131,517 plus super

At Hydro Tasmania, were leaders in renewable energy, powering Australia with clean hydropower.  We really care about making a difference for better, but its a big job and we cant do it alone. Which is right where you come in.

Hydro Tasmania supports 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 please visit our website www.hydro.com.au/careers

About You:

As an experienced electrical or mechanical practitioner, youve spent the last few years in automation, testing and commissioning of heavy industrial rotating machinery. Experience with hydropower assets would be seen as highly advantageous. With deep technical knowledge you will bring a collaborative approach to your work and enjoy problem solving in conjunction with others. You have hands on experience using and analysing outputs from high-speed instrumentation and data logging equipment, with the ability to prepare high quality written documentation to support commissioning activities. This position will give you the opportunity to travel to picturesque locations across Tasmania so ability to travel and stay away is required.

About the role:

Working closely with an assortment of site-based staff and project teams including project managers, outage managers and other engineers/tech officers, you will be spending a considerable amount of time on site. In this hands-on role, youll be testing and commissioning our industrial power stations after major refurbishment outages to ensure their sustainability and reliability into the future. When youre not in the field, youll be able to take advantage of our flexible working arrangements while networking with high performing experts in the industry from our Hobart office.

Further information can be found on the attached Position Description:  PD – A&I – Senior Technical Officer- HT4 – January .pdf

What youll get back

This is an opportunity to grow your career and redefine your role in tomorrows industry landscape.  We offer truly flexible work that suits you, a competitive remuneration package, and the rare opportunity to play a role in Australias renewable energy transformation while enjoying the lifestyle Tasmania has to offer.

Hydro Tasmania is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and the great work we do through our Work180 page: Hydro Tasmania group | WORK180 Endorsed Employer

If you want to make a difference for better

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.

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