Mechanical Supervisor

**Job no**: 497642
**Work type**: Permanent Full time
**Location**: Gowrie Park, Trevallyn
**Categories**: Engineering & Technical
- Oversee Mechanical works and play a pivotal role in the refurbishment of our hydro power stations._
- Attractive salary package with yearly review + company perks
- Opportunity for paid overtime and time in lieu.
- Dynamic and supportive team environment with career growth opportunities.

**Salary range $100,000 - $110,146 plus super plus allowances and OT**

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.

**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.

**Let’s get applying**

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

**Advertised**: 28 Mar 2025 Tasmania Daylight Time
**Applications close**: