Snowy Hydro Limited

Site Manager Steel Linings

Join Snowy Hydro as Site Manager Steel Linings in Snowy Mountains, Australia. Lead steel lining installations for the Snowy 2.0 renewable energy project. Manage contractors, ensure quality and safety, and work on-site with FIFO roster. Benefit from a diverse, inclusive workplace and contribute to a nation-building clean energy project.

Snowy Hydro Limited

Company Overview

Snowy Hydro Limited

NSW, Australia

1949

Approximately 1,000-5,000 employees (source: leadiq.com). Snowy Hydro is a wholly-owned Commonwealth company with no public revenue data available for 2023 or later.

What They Do

Snowy Hydro's core technology focus is on pumped hydro-electricity, gas-fired peaking, diesel peaking, and contracted wind and solar renewables. The company operates 16 power stations and one pumping station, boasting a total generating capacity of over 5,500 MW dispatched to the National Electricity Market (source: snowyhydro.com.au). The Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme, which is a significant part of their operations, features nine hydro-electric power stations and 16 dams linked by 145 km of tunnels and 80 km of aqueducts, primarily located in Kosciuszko National Park. Additionally, Snowy Hydro manages water storage and diversion under the Snowy Water Licence for irrigation to the Murray and Murrumbidgee systems (source: wikipedia.org).

Projects & Track Record

Snowy Hydro has a rich history of notable projects, including the original Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme, which was completed in 1974 and delivered a total output of 3,740 MW from seven power stations, such as Guthega, which began operations in 1955 (source: snowyhydro.com.au). The company also operates significant gas assets, including the Colongra Power Station (667 MW, acquired in 2015), Laverton North (320 MW), and Latrobe Valley (300 MW) in Victoria, along with three diesel stations in South Australia totaling 136 MW (source: wikipedia.org). Currently, major projects include Snowy 2.0, which aims to link the Tantangara and Talbingo dams via a 27 km underground tunnel and establish a new pumped-hydro station for 2,000 MW generation and 175 hours of storage, with construction having commenced in 2019 (source: snowyhydro.com.au).

Recent Developments

In March 2018, the Australian Government acquired full ownership of Snowy Hydro by purchasing shares from New South Wales and Victoria, solidifying its status as a wholly-owned Commonwealth entity (source: snowyhydro.com.au). The construction of Snowy 2.0 is a significant advancement in the company's portfolio, marking it as a nation-building pumped-hydro project that commenced in 2019 (source: snowyhydro.com.au). Additionally, Snowy Hydro has secured contracts for over 1,000 MW from ten wind and solar projects, enhancing its renewable energy offerings (source: leadiq.com).

Working There

Snowy Hydro offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including generation (hydro, gas, diesel operations), engineering, construction, and retail services through brands like Red Energy and Lumo Energy. The company also has opportunities in support functions such as IT, HR, and finance, with hiring occurring at their headquarters in Cooma, the Sydney office, and various project sites across New South Wales and Victoria (source: leadiq.com). The company culture emphasizes community support and has a long history of integrating a multinational workforce, with 65% of the original workforce being migrants from over 30 nations (source: nma.gov.au). While specific benefits are not detailed in available sources, the company is known for its commitment to customer service excellence through its retail brands (source: leadiq.com).


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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 iconic Snowy Hydro-electric Scheme, gas and diesel electricity generating plants, and contracted wind and solar energy in the National Electricity Market. We also provide electricity and gas to over 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.

Snowy 2.0, currently under construction, 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

Are you a natural relationship builder with a strong engineering background?

We are seeking a highly capable Site Manager for Steel Linings to join the Snowy 2.0 Project team. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager (E&M), you will take full ownership of the end-to-end installation of all steel linings, which form the critical steel-lined waterways for the Power Station Complex.

In this role, you will act on behalf of the Owners team to oversee contractor activities, ensuring that all constructed assets meet rigorous contractual and engineering standards

Key Responsibilities

  • End-to-End Installation Management: Direct the full scope of work for the steel lining installation, for the steel lined waterways within the Power Station Complex, this includes specialist welding activities.
  • Stakeholder Coordination & Interfacing: Act as the central point of contact between multidisciplinary site teams, remote stakeholders, and contractors. You will need to align competing priorities and ensure everyone is moving toward the same goal.
  • Quality & Compliance: Provide strict assurance that contractors are complying with the Employer's Design and Installation Requirements. Your oversight will be critical in proactively preventing short, medium, and long-term legacy issues, ensuring the constructed asset successfully stands up to its rigorous 150-year design life
  • Safety Leadership & Integration: Maintain the highest standard of health and safety performance across all contract boundaries. You will lead by example, actively participate in Safety in Design studies, and collaborate closely with Safety & Environmental Assurance Officers to ensure site-wide compliance

About the location

This role will require you to be 100% on-site, working off a 14/7 FIFO roster. Standard FIFO camp-style arrangements are included.

About you

To thrive in this complex, multi-interface environment, you must possess the right mix of technical knowledge and interpersonal finesse. You will bring:

  • Complex Infrastructure Delivery: You have a proven track record of successfully delivering complex infrastructure projects that involve managing multiple contract interfaces
  • Exceptional Communication: You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. You can seamlessly adapt your style to communicate effectively with personnel at all levels-from internal Site Technical Officers and engineers to external contractors (such as ATB, Voith, and Future Generation JV) and remote stakeholders
  • A Measured & Adaptable Personality: You remain calm under pressure and can adapt quickly and constructively to changing project demands and circumstances.
  • Diplomacy & Drive: You have a proven ability to hold contractors accountable while maintaining strong, collaborative, and prolonged relationships

Your Experience

  • A recognised tertiary degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 10+ years of experience working on complex Greenfield and Brownfield infrastructure projects.
  • Extensive experience managing multiple contract interfaces within a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Project management qualifications or proven management experience (knowledge of construction and E&M installation is highly regarded).

About our workforce

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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About the role

June 10, 2026

Full time

Company

June 10, 2026

On-site

Solar Energy , Wind Energy , Hydropower , Energy Storage

Snowy Hydro Limited

snowyhydro.com.au

  •  Snowy Mountains, Australia

10+ years

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