Project Acceleration Specialist

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 iconic Snowy Hydro-electric Scheme, gas and diesel electricity generating plants, and contracted wind and solar energy in the National Electricity Market. We also provide electricity and gas to over 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy. Snowy 2.0, currently under construction, is Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. This nation-building project will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.

About the position:

Snowy 2.0 is looking for a Senior Project Acceleration and Efficiency Specialist

This role will be in the Snowy 2.0 Project Acceleration Team, which is tasked with driving efficiency improvements with the main contractor. The goal is to collaboratively create and execute initiatives to help improve productivity and eliminate schedule risk across specified work fronts in constructing Snowy 2.0.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with on-site Snowy Hydro Limited (SHL) resources and the main contractor to identify initiatives that can accelerate or de-risk the work.

• Develop, implement and govern acceleration initiatives ensuring they are fully adopted by the main contractor.

• Quantify and record potential improvements, measuring productivity and success.

• Combine data analysis, alongside practical on-the-ground engagement with site teams, developing strong relationships with engineers, supervisors and Project Managers.

• Update and adapt dedicated initiatives as required to maximise their impact and as circumstances change.

About the location:

This role is based in Cooma, NSW working Monday to Friday, this role will require travel to various project sites within Snowy 2.0

About you:

• Minimum Masters Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Energy) 

• The ideal candidate will have 6 to10 years of experience as a consultant with a background in power-stations (fossil or renewable) or water infrastructure.

• Demonstrated experience managing continuous improvement

• Demonstrated experience driving productivity improvements in large energy infrastructure projects.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and persuade stakeholders to recognise the need for and benefits of potential improvements.

• Proficient in data analysis, with the ability to interpret project plans,shift reports, and other relevant documents to provide actionable insights for improvemen

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