Asset Engineer
- Own delivery of asset integrity programs, including asset health baselining and lifecycle analysis across assigned power stations or regions.
- Coordinate technical assessments and review contractor deliverables, including fatigue, FEA, NDE and remaining-life investigations.
- Lead site inspections and collaborate with specialists and multidisciplinary teams to improve the reliability and safety of generation assets.
About Snowy:
Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business that has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for generations. Snowy Hydro owns and operates a powerful combination of generation assets, including the mighty Snowy Mountains Scheme, gas and diesel plants, and contracted wind and solar energy. We also provide electricity and gas to about 1.6 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy.
A full-time permanent position exists for an Asset Engineer to the Asset Integrity & Reliability team.
About the position:
As an Asset Engineer, reporting to the Program Manager (Asset Integrity) you will play a vital role in protecting and enhancing the long-term reliability of our generation infrastructure. You will own your allocated program of work across assigned power stations or regions, conduct asset health baselining, and drive key engineering activities to safeguard our critical assets. Working closely with external technical specialists, contractors, and multidisciplinary internal teams, you will lead technical investigations, ensure deliverables meet world-class standards, and help shape data-driven asset management strategies that support Australia's clean energy future.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and manage delivery of the asset integrity program across your assigned portfolio, establishing asset health baselines and life cycle analyses within the overall program of work.
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact and liaison for external consultants, OEMs, and internal engineering teams to plan, execute, and deliver comprehensive asset assessments.
- Conduct first-pass QA/QC evaluations on contractor deliverables, technical reports, CAD models, and investigation proposals, translating engineering findings into actionable business insights.
- Oversee specialist integrity processes—including fatigue analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), non-destructive examination (NDE), and remaining life assessments—to ensure compliance with international standards and business goals.
- Coordinate and supervise on-site inspection activities, visual assessments, and field investigations in close alignment with regional teams, maintaining strict adherence to safety standards and project schedules.
About the location:
This role is based in picturesque Cooma — where we offer a comprehensive relocation package to help you make the move — you'll enjoy the best of both worlds with a flexible hybrid working model requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the office or site. Please note that this is a standard Monday to Friday role (not DIDO or FIFO) and travel to various Snowy Hydro sites will be required.
About you:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Eligibility for Engineers Australia membership or professional registration (RPEV/RPEQ).
- Ideally 5–8 years of post-graduate engineering experience, with a proven track record working with mechanical/electrical assets and remaining life/structural integrity assessments in heavy industry, with hydro highly regarded.
- Hands-on expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), fatigue analysis, and non-destructive examination (NDE) methods to evaluate complex asset health.
- Working knowledge of international Fitness for Service (FFS), Remaining Life, and Risk-Based Inspection standards such as API 579, API 580/581, ASME, or FKM.
- Highly developed interpersonal and consultative skills, with a demonstrated ability to partner effectively with OEMs, external specialists, and multidisciplinary site teams while operating with autonomy and technical ownership.
- Ability to collaborate seamlessly across all levels, actively mentoring early-career engineers while exchanging specialised technical expertise with senior peers to drive team success.
- Must live within a commutable distance of the Cooma office or be willing to relocate to Cooma permanently (please note this is not a FIFO or DIDO role).
About our workforce:
Diversity and inclusion is important to us. 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 recruitment@snowyhydro.com.au
If this role sounds like you, apply now! Applications open until Monday 30th November, we'll be interviewing as we go! We may close the role early if the position is filled, so don't wait—apply today.
A few of the benefits we provide:
- An annual performance based bonus.
- A range of parental leave options, including 30 weeks paid leave for primary carers and 10 weeks for non-primary.
- We provide additional leave over and above the minimum National Employment Standards.
- A Service Award Program - employees reaching continuous employment anniversaries receive additional benefits.
- An employee referral plan - good employees attract similar colleagues
- Corporate clothing allowance.
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Asset Engineer
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