
Senior Engineer Electrical - Production

Hydro Tasmania
Company Overview
Hydro Tasmania
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
1914
Business Model
Renewable Energy
Hydro Tasmania specializes in the generation of renewable energy, primarily through hydroelectric power. They also provide energy solutions and services to customers across Australia.
The company generates revenue through the sale of electricity, energy trading, and providing ancillary services to the energy market.
Locations & Geography
Hydro Tasmania operates primarily in Australia, with a significant focus on Tasmania. They are a key player in the Australian renewable energy sector, contributing to the national grid.
Company Culture
Their mission is to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future through innovative and reliable renewable energy solutions. They value safety, sustainability, and community engagement in all their operations.
Hydro Tasmania fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, encouraging employees to contribute ideas and participate in decision-making processes. They prioritize employee well-being and professional growth.
The company invests in employee development through training programs and career advancement opportunities, ensuring that their workforce is equipped with the necessary skills to thrive in the evolving energy landscape.
Activities & Projects
Hydro Tasmania is currently involved in several projects aimed at enhancing their hydroelectric capacity and integrating more renewable energy sources. They are also exploring battery storage solutions to improve energy reliability.
The company is at the forefront of renewable energy innovations, focusing on smart grid technologies and energy management systems to optimize energy distribution and consumption.
Hydro Tasmania is committed to sustainability, implementing practices that minimize environmental impact and promote biodiversity. They actively engage in community initiatives to support local ecosystems.
Career Opportunities
Typical job openings at Hydro Tasmania include roles in engineering, project management, environmental science, and energy trading. They seek individuals who are passionate about renewable energy and sustainability.
Employees at Hydro Tasmania enjoy a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and health and wellness programs. They also offer competitive salaries and a supportive work culture.
Contact Information
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Job Description
Provide real-time engineering services to support Production and Maintenance of Hydro assets.
- Provide technical expertise to support Production Operations.
- Contribute to Australia’s move to renewables.
- Join a high performing team, supporting tomorrow’s Engineers.
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 support the operation and maintenance of power stations across the state, contributing energy to the National Electricity Market (NEM) and helping to 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 are a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in managing large industrial equipment, particularly in generation and production environments. Your strong technical background in Primary and/or Secondary control systems allows you to offer thoughtful recommendations and provide engineering sign-off on a range of documents, including technical reports, design drawings, asset management strategies, engineering standards, and project proposals. With excellent leadership capabilities, you guide and positively influence your team’s development through mentorship, fostering growth and ensuring strong support.
About the role
You will provide real time, senior engineering expertise and oversee 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 Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be…
- Providing high level engineering and technical input into electrical asset specifications as well as documents and standards,
- Reviewing and making recommendations towards the final engineering sign-off of key engineering documents,
- Providing technical options and solutions to asset issues that contribute to the safe and timely commissioning of assets for availability,
- Providing engineering or technical advice for projects and to resolve technical issues,
- Working closely with a range of stakeholders including the Commercial, Major Maintenance and Major Works teams.
More information can be found on the attached Position Description: PD A&I - Senior Engineer - Electrical - HT5.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; Hydro Tasmania are open to discussions on what this looks like for you. We offer a range of employee perks ranging from generous parental leave to electricity discounts. You will 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. We will be running an agile recruitment process and will engage with suitable candidates as soon as we have reviewed their applications.
Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
About the role
- Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Extensive experience in managing large industrial equipment
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