Plant Technician (Diesel Mechanic)
About Snowy:
Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to about 1 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy. Snowy 2.0 is Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.
About the position:
An exciting opportunity exists for a full time Diesel Mechanic (Plant Technician) supporting our Diesels team in South Australia. The successful candidate will install, overhaul and conduct maintenance for all mechanical features of generating assets and auxiliary plant, to contribute to achieving the required availability and reliability of Snowy Hydro’s Diesel Generating assets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct routine maintenance on diesel generating and auxiliary plant
- Identify, reporting and repairing of defects with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement
- Undertaking tasks such as welding, fabrication, lubrication, hydraulics and machining
- Contribute to and execute the day-to-day work plans to ensure the on-time delivery of the work plan
- Maintain records by completing all administrative requirements and utilising the maintenance management systems
About the location:
This role is based on site at Port Stanvac in Lonsdale, however you may be expected to work at our Angaston site as required.
About you:
- A Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Mobile Plant Technology or a relevant Diesel trade certificate
- Previous experience as a qualified mechanic
- Knowledge, skills and experience in repairs, maintenance and diagnostics within a power generation environment
- Ability to troubleshoot and determine root cause failures on plant and equipment
- Good communication skills and the ability to establish constructive working relationships
- Ability to maintain the highest standard of health and safety performance
Diversity and inclusion is important to us:
Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.
Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a role with Snowy Hydro and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Snowy Hydro recruitment team at [email protected]
About Snowy:
Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to about 1 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy. Snowy 2.0 is Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.
About the position:
An exciting opportunity exists for a full time Diesel Mechanic (Plant Technician) supporting our Diesels team in South Australia. The successful candidate will install, overhaul and conduct maintenance for all mechanical features of generating assets and auxiliary plant, to contribute to achieving the required availability and reliability of Snowy Hydro’s Diesel Generating assets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct routine maintenance on diesel generating and auxiliary plant
- Identify, reporting and repairing of defects with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement
- Undertaking tasks such as welding, fabrication, lubrication, hydraulics and machining
- Contribute to and execute the day-to-day work plans to ensure the on-time delivery of the work plan
- Maintain records by completing all administrative requirements and utilising the maintenance management systems
About the location:
This role is based on site at Port Stanvac in Lonsdale, however you may be expected to work at our Angaston site as required.
About you:
- A Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Mobile Plant Technology or a relevant Diesel trade certificate
- Previous experience as a qualified mechanic
- Knowledge, skills and experience in repairs, maintenance and diagnostics within a power generation environment
- Ability to troubleshoot and determine root cause failures on plant and equipment
- Good communication skills and the ability to establish constructive working relationships
- Ability to maintain the highest standard of health and safety performance
Diversity and inclusion is important to us:
Snowy Hydro has a culture of decency and inclusion, with a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people and a supportive environment to ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can succeed. At Snowy Hydro, we recognise that we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows that uniqueness to thrive.
Snowy Hydro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a role with Snowy Hydro and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to the Snowy Hydro recruitment team at [email protected]
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