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About the role
AGL has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Operational Reliability Engineer - Hydro to join AGL’s renewables division in Mount Beauty supporting 14 Hydro Power Electric stations in NSW and Victoria.
Location: The position is based in our Mount Beauty office, in the heart of the Kiewa Valley with Falls Creek and the Alpine National Park at your doorstep. Mount Beauty is the centre for Mountain Biking, Bushwalking, Skiing/snowboarding and other outdoor activities, along with quality educational and health infrastructure.
What you will be doing
As Senior Operational Reliability Engineer – Hydro, you will be responsible for the development and optimisation of electrical, mechanical and civil maintenance strategies across the Hydro Power portfolio, to minimise asset downtime and ensure assets are maintained efficiently and effectively:
- Data-driven reliability expertise: Skilled in analysing turbine performance, condition monitoring data, and failure trends to proactively improve asset reliability.
- Technical problem-solving: Strong capability in root cause analysis, FMECA, and developing cost-effective monitoring solutions for complex engineering issues.
- Strategic maintenance planning: Experience in refining Reliability-Centered Maintenance strategies and optimising spare parts and task intervals based on asset criticality.
- Collaborative stakeholder engagement: Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement.
- Advanced analytical tools proficiency: Familiar with SAP, Data analysis software, and reliability software to support performance reporting and decision-making
What you will bring
- Bachelor qualification in Engineering – Electrical / Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- Experience utilizing Reliability Engineering techniques and Asset Management principles todrive improvement highly desirable.
- Demonstrated previous experience in leading reliability improvement initiatives anddeveloping maintenance documentation in power stations or other similar heavy industry
- Understanding of SAP as a CMMS is highly desirable
- Familiarity with platforms such as Power BI, OSI PI, Reliability, RCA and Condition Monitoring software are desirable.
At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
- Flexible working options.
- Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.
- Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.
- Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.
- Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year.
- Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
- Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.
- Access to study assistance, AGL’s share purchase plan and insurance deals.
*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.
Don’t tick all the boxes? That’s okay! We would love to receive your application!
Applications will close on 2nd February 2026.
Inclusion at AGL
At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers
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AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.
Location
Mount Beauty VIC 3699Job Family Group
Engineering
