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Maintenance Technician - Plant Access | Talbingo

A leading provider of peak, renewable electricity, Snowy Hydro has a world class reputation in engineering innovation and technical expertise. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the 4100 megawatt Snowy Mountains Scheme. We also provide clean, efficient electricity and gas to almost one million customers - households and businesses - across the country through our retail energy business.

Location: Talbingo, NSW (This is not a DIDO or FIFO arrangement)

Schedule: 9-day fortnight, including rotating ON CALL requirement.

About the Role: We are seeking a motivated Senior Specialist Tradesperson to join our Operations team in the Lower Tumut Region as a Maintenance Technician – Plant Access (Station Operator). In this role, you will be responsible for:

1. Completing assigned maintenance tasks on plant and equipment, including routine and defect maintenance, fault finding and first response.
2. Isolating, restoring, operating, and commissioning HV plant and equipment.
3. Developing and reviewing isolation/restoration programs to address identified risks and hazards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform maintenance tasks on various plant and equipment.
2. Execute routine and defect maintenance, ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency.
3. Isolate, restore, operate, and commission HV plant and equipment.
4. Develop and review isolation and restoration programs to mitigate risks and hazards.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Mechanical or Electrical trade background (High Voltage or Controls experience is preferred).
• Any relevant trade tickets such as a High Risk Work Licence, EWP, Working at Heights, etc.
• A current Class C Australian Driver Licence.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Technical knowledge of apparatus and plant associated with heavy industry.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Familiarity with maintenance program requirements, analysis techniques, and management practices.
• Willingness to obtain authorisation to isolate, restore, and perform maintenance in accordance with Snowy Hydro Rules, Policies, and Procedures.
• Effective communication skills to interact with stakeholders, employees, management, and contractors.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with maintenance management systems (e.g. Ellipse, SCADA) and Microsoft or Google applications.
• Knowledge of WHS, EEO, and Environmental Policies and standards.
• Participation in an on-site on-call roster is required.

Corporate Values:

• Safety
• Teamwork
• Agility
• Ownership
• Decency
• Courage

How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional with the required skills and experience, and you resonate with our corporate values, we encourage you to apply.