Technical Officer
Support the Production Operations Engineering team in the planning and delivery of maintenance and operational deliverables.
- Feed technical inputs and baseline analysis into Production Engineering.
- Operate statewide, with option to be based in the North or South.
- Friendly supportive team, with great employee benefits.
- Career skills development opportunities and knowledge diversification
Salary range $89,558– $110,146 plus super
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 continue operating these assets, we contribute energy to the National Electricity Market (NEM), helping power Australia.
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 www.hydro.com.au/careers
Who are you?
You have a Certificate III/IV in a relevant trade (Electrical), and current Electrical Practitioner’s Licence. With solid experience in maintaining industrial electrical and mechanical equipment, you’re confident in coordinating and supervising maintenance projects, including resource planning and technical reporting. You’re a practical problem-solver who works independently, manages competing priorities with ease, and delivers results. You seek challenges in learning unfamiliar concepts and skills in a supportive environment. You’re also tech-savvy with Microsoft Office. A current driver’s licence is a must as this position will require statewide travel.
About the role:
To put it simply… You will provide technical support to the Electrical arm of Production Engineering Team. You will aid in the planning and delivery of maintenance and repairs of generation assets. This will involve being able to readily respond to business needs to ensure assets are available to generate as needed to supply the NEM.
As a Electrical Technical Officer, you will be…
✓ Contributing your technical expertise to planning and delivering various production engineering services.
✓ Seeking opportunities to improve asset reliability and plant availability to drive commercial success.
✓ Provide initial technical analysis and diagnosis in response to asset condition assessments
✓ Working across the state to gain a thorough understanding of our asset fleet and respond effectively when required.
✓ Performing minor operational repairs, designs, and preventative maintenance on generation equipment.
✓ Engaging with on-site operational teams to gather and share critical insights about asset performance.
More information can be found on the attached Position Description: PD - AI - Tech Officer - HT3 - Production Opps.pdf
Haven’t convinced you yet?
In addition to a competitive remuneration package, this role offers the unique advantage of being able to travel and see some of the most breathtaking locations in the state. We value flexibility and understand this means different things to different people, so open to discussion on what this looks like for you. We offer a range of employee perks and often have something for everyone, this ranges from generous parental leave to electricity discounts. You’ll also enjoy access to vehicles for seamless travel between our sites.
As an endorsed employer for women, we have benefits and policies on our Work180 page – check it out here: www.work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/hydro-tasmania
Let’s get applying!
Attach your resume and a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you can bring to this role. Applications close Monday 9th December at 9am. We 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.