Site Manager - Capital Projects

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 over 1.5 million retail customers through our retail brands Red Energy and Lumo Energy. 

Snowy 2.0 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:

We’re looking for an experienced Site Manager to coordinate access and monitor construction, installation, maintenance and commissioning works being undertaken on all Snowy Hydro sites relating to sustainable project delivery. Works are undertaken by both internal and contractor work teams, where you will ensure that safe working practices are employed, that the agreed scope of work is completed efficiently and that the finished work meets the prescribed quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaising with the Customer/Stakeholder and working through the application process to set up site access and organise the necessary approvals and permits

• Contributing to the project’s risk assessments and management plans

• Contributing to the development of inspection and commissioning plans for the work

• Checking and verifying the mandatory training and safety documentation 

• Contributing and assisting the Project Team in multiple phases of project delivery

• Communicating with regional work groups on project updates

• Actively inspecting and reviewing the work for changed and/or unforeseen hazards and ensuring that appropriate risk controls are put in place

• Leading regular coordination discussions with contractors and supervisors to ensure necessary resources are planned

• Maintaining site documentations such as programs, daily site diaries, daily reports and risk assurances, as required under the project management plan

About the location:

This permanent full time role can be based out of our Cooma office, or one of our regions in the Snowy Mountains.

About you:

• A technical background (trade certificate) and experience in the management of construction work, ideally with 10+ years heavy industry experience

• Well-developed site supervision and site management skills, including leadership, logistics, organisational and contract management

• Good knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements, environmental controls, risk assessment methods and preparation of site management documentation

• The ability to read and understand work scopes, technical specifications and drawings and conceive suitable and safe methods to complete works

• Knowledge of equipment, materials, technical standards, methods and systems used in construction work

• Demonstrated flexibility and competent problem-solving skills

• Experience in the development and maintenance of project schedules

• Team focused, encouraging and supporting the people we work with by sharing knowledge and communicating openly

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 strengthened by the unique capabilities and qualities that each individual brings, and we believe in providing an environment that allows this 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 close 1st February.