Commissioning Manager Snowy 2.0

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

We are currently seeking a highly strategic and experienced Commissioning Manager to lead the planning, governance, integration, and delivery of commissioning activities for this multi-billion-dollar megaproject.

You will provide critical senior oversight to safely transition our monumental project assets into full commercial operation. This is a rare career-defining opportunity to build a high-performing team and leave a lasting legacy on Australia's energy infrastructure

Key Responsibilities

Working in a highly collaborative "One Team" model alongside Future Generation, Voith Hydro, and key operational stakeholders, your key accountabilities will include:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the overarching commissioning strategy, establishing the governance framework, systems, and assurance processes across the project.
• Complex Integration: Manage intricate interfaces across civil, mechanical, electrical, protection, SCADA, communications, and control systems.
• Program Delivery: Lead the sequencing and delivery of commissioning across all generating units, driving safe energisation, synchronisation, and handover.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Navigate and influence executive-level relationships, leading vital engagement with TransGrid, AEMO, and other regulatory authorities.
• Team & Culture: Mentor a multidisciplinary team of commissioning professionals while championing a safety-first, high-performance culture aligned with Snowy Hydro's core values.

About the location

This role is located at our Head Office in Cooma, NSW, working a standard Monday to Friday work week. We can look at relocation or a FIFO arrangement for the right candidate.

About you

• Extensive Experience: You will have an extensive background in leading commissioning programs on major infrastructure, energy, or industrial developments.
• Megaproject Pedigree: Demonstrated success leading commissioning on multi-billion-dollar, complex projects (hydropower, pumped storage, power generation, or oil & gas).
• Owner's Rep Expertise: Proven experience operating as the Owner's commissioning representative within EPC or Alliance delivery models.
• Technical Integration Skills: Deep experience in grid integration, energisation, and synchronisation activities with transmission operators and market authorities.
• Executive Presence: The ability to manage complex risks, resolve cross-functional issues, and present confidently to the Executive Leadership Team and Chief Delivery Officer

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]