Mechanical Supervisor

Job Description

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 a suite of major refurbishments of our power stations the state in line with our Major Works program of work.

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 have a strong mechanical background in heavy industry or a similar environment, with a Certificate III Trade Qualification (Mechanical) or equivalent. A Driver’s Licence is essential, while certifications like Confined Space Training, Dogman/Rigger, and Person in Charge authorisation are desirable.

Your experience includes maintaining industrial mechanical and electrical equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, and working in environments requiring scaffolding, crane driving, rigging, and dogging. Proficient in SAP, MS Office, and asset management systems, you excel at working independently, prioritising tasks, and balancing competing demands.

With strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, you are an effective leader and team player.

About the role

As Mechanical Supervisor you will oversee mechanical maintenance, upgrades, and refurbishment of hydro turbines, penstocks, gates, valves, and auxiliary systems, ensuring project success through safety leadership, technical excellence, and effective team coordination.

This role requires frequent travel and onsite attendance as per the outage roster.

Responsibilities will include

• Overseeing the refurbishment and installation of mechanical systems, including turbines, rotating equipment, and associated components.
• Performing First Pass inspections, identifying and escalating issues as needed, and ensuring timely completion of work orders in SAP.
• Preparing, reviewing, and finalising Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Inspection Record Sheets (IRSs) to maintain quality assurance.
• Facilitating daily planning and progress meetings while supporting compliance audits for Work, Health, Safety, and Environmental (WHSE) regulations.
• Delivering hands-on training and mentorship to apprentices and graduate engineers.

More information can be found on the attached Position Description: PD - A&I - Mechanical Supervisor - HT3 - 2024.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, 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!

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 we have reviewed their applications.

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