Engineer Electrical - Capital Planning

Job Description

Support the capital program of works, working in remote locations across Tasmania to ensure our assets are equipped to provide renewable and affordable energy to Tasmania and Australia.

• Work amongst a team of multidiscipline experts testing and commissioning hydropower assets.
• Design hydropower control and SCADA systems.
• Get paid to travel to picturesque locations across Tasmania.

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 look ahead to our capital works program that includes a suite of major refurbishments of our power stations.

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?

As an Electrical Engineer, you have spent the past several years refining your skills in designing and commissioning industrial control systems. Your deep expertise in process instrumentation, control systems, LV design requirements, and balance of plant design has made you proficient in programming various PLCs, SCADA, and HMI applications. Your strategic thinking allows you to effectively influence outcomes, and you excel at solving complex operational challenges, even in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments. With a proven track record of delivering successful results, you also bring a strong understanding of asset management functions and processes to your work.

About the role

To put it simply… you will use your technical experience to contribute to delivering our Capital program. This will involve supporting the design and delivery of replacements of hydropower assets that have been operating for over 100 years!

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be…

• Providing engineering and technical advice to a range of stakeholders including, Project Managers, Delivery Managers and Production Managers.
• Working to deliver a range of secondary system projects to ensure the continued operation of our fleet of assets.
• Leading the integration of our unit controls standard model design from concept design through to final on-site commissioning.
• Reviewing and making recommendations towards the final engineering sign-off of key engineering documents.
• Supporting and mentoring peers to build the engineering capability of the team, this will include the mentoring of graduates as they move through the team.

More information can be found on the attached Position Description: [PD - A&I- Engineer Electrical - Capital Planning - HT4 - August 2024.pdf](https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMt1SUC2zsk4FwKWbHf8tZnhM0_P8Ztk3MkQZsPlVb0zyZecy_AAe3ddYGPPzu15EElbbp5pCHRwncZ3MkrtaXwqGEmn-r6tVsU2vuIBcV_hVsyLbhUtTD8WZsIcps9NqV8CpFpD_a_R1bou8eHEcVeNw~~

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!

Please attach your resume and a cover letter detailing the skills and experience you can bring to this role. Applications close at 5pm on Monday, 10th February. We will begin engaging with suitable candidates shortly after reviewing applications.

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