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Job description
An exciting opportunity exists for a Maintenance Technician - Electrician to join our Operations & Maintenance team in Cabramurra, NSW.
In this role, you will deliver essential electrical support for planned and corrective maintenance works across our regional assets to the required quality and technical specifications. As an integral member of the team, you will help maintain the availability and reliability of hydro generating plant, auxiliary equipment, and outlying hydraulic structures for power generation.
Key Responsibilities
- Capability Maintenance & Plant Improvements: Install, overhaul, test, and maintain hydro generating plants, auxiliary systems, and hydraulic structures while logging maintenance history in CMMS.
- Safety & Environment: Ensure all work adheres strictly to business safety processes, maintain high health and safety standards, and act as a safety ambassador on site.
- Technical & Planning Support: Troubleshoot and resolve plant faults, support other trades, raise Work Orders, and supervise and develop Electrical apprentices.
About the location
This position is based at Cabramurra, in the stunning Kosciuszko National Park, working a 4 day week on a DIDO arrangement.
About you
- Certificate III in Electrical Trade or equivalent (Essential).
- Relevant industry experience in heavy industrial electrical maintenance, power generation, or high-voltage assets
- Sound knowledge of electrical installation, maintenance, testing, commissioning, monitoring procedures, and work methods.
- Demonstrated experience in fault-finding and maintaining large rotating plant and auxiliary equipment in the power industry.
- Intermediate computer skills, including experience with Google Suite and Maintenance Management Systems (Essential).
- Strong communication skills with the capability to plan, prioritise work, meet deadlines, and contingency plan solutions.
- Thorough working knowledge of relevant electrical standards, codes, and safety regulations.
- Capability to adjust effectively to new work structures, processes, and team environments.
About our workforce
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 this role
Posted
22 Oct 2026
Updated
22 Oct 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
On-site
Sectors
Working hours
UTC+11:00
Experience
Relevant industry experience in heavy industrial electrical maintenance, power generation, or high-voltage assets.
Employersnowyhydro.com.au
LinkedInSnowy Hydro Limited
About 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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