Operator Maintainer

About the role

Take your trade to the next level through Hydro Tasmanias structured training program, designed to prepare you for a career as an Operator Maintainer. Youll join the business as a qualified tradesperson and enter the program as a Trainee Power Station Operator, training to operate and maintain iconic hydro power stations across Tasmania.

Working across the West Coast region you will gain hands-on experience with industrialscale renewable energy assets while building operational and maintenance capability through Hydros Training School. As you progress through the program and reach key milestones, youll be signed off as an Operator Maintainer, taking on greater responsibility while supporting safe, reliable power generation for Tasmania and the National Electricity Market.

Starting Salary $103,787 plus area allowance and plus super. In addition, you will be on an accelerated career progression framework.

Benefits

4-day work week (MondayThursday) supporting work-life balance.

West Coast area allowance. (Currently $20,000)

Accelerated earnings through structured Operator Trainee progression.

Work on largescale renewable energy infrastructure.

Career development, training and mentoring pathways.

Generous leave and flexibility, including zerodebit sick leave, paid parental leave and a 9day fortnight.

Key responsibilities

Learn to operate and monitor generation plants, auxiliary equipment, headworks and water flows.

Perform switching, reconfiguration, isolation and commissioning of plant and switchyards.

Isolate and commission plant to support Permits to Work and maintenance activities.

 Support operational and maintenance work, including fault finding and condition monitoring

Record work, inspections and reports in SAP while following safety, environmental and operational procedures.

More information can be found in the attached Position Description:   PD – A&I – (Trainee) Operator Maintainer – HT3.pdf

Skills & experience

Qualified mechanical or electrical tradesperson (Certificate III in Mechanical Fitting or Certificate III in Electrotechnology).

Experience in an industrial or production environments.

Ability to follow operating procedures, perform switching activities and work within permit systems.

Strong faultfinding skills with the ability to identify and respond to abnormal plant conditions.

Current drivers licence, sound computer and reporting skills, and a strong safety focus

In Addition:

Electrical trades: Tasmanian Electrical Practitioners Licence, or currently licensed interstate and willing to transfer to a Tasmanian licence.
Mechanical trades: Ability to obtain a restricted electrical licence or be licensed under the Electrical Safety Management Scheme.

About the company

Hydro Tasmania has been powering Tasmania for over 100 years and is now Australias largest renewable energy generator. We operate 30 hydropower stations and major dams that deliver clean, reliable energy across the State.

Our story is built on engineering expertise, innovation and strong community connection. Over decades, weve expanded and modernised our hydropower system to meet Tasmanias growing energy needs and support a cleaner, more resilient energy future.

Our people are central to everything we do. Were committed to an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace, welcoming applications from all members of the community. Flexible working options are available for every role, and our recruitment is meritbased to ensure fairness and diversity.

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Questions and next steps

Please attach your resume outlining what skills and experience you will bring to the position.  Applications close 5pm Wednesday 29 ^th July, we may engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.

Hydro Tasmania is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or accommodation during any stage of the process, please let us know. For more information, or to discuss your needs confidentially, reach out to . Please note we do not accept applications via email.

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