Lead Engineer - Steel Lining

Future Generation Joint Venture (FGJV) is the principal contractor for Snowy Hydro's Snowy 2.0, Australia's largest committed renewable energy project. We bring the combined engineering expertise of three companies - Italy's Webuild (formerly Salini Impregilo), Australian-based Clough and US-based Lane Construction.

Snowy 2.0 is the next chapter in the Snowy Scheme's history. It is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia and will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come. This Iconic Project has and will continue to create its own legacy in Australian history.

Purpose of the Role:

Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements. To ensure the successful delivery of the project within the required constraints for time, cost, quality, safety, environment and the community.

Resolve issues that may arises during construction, whether they are related to scheduling, safety, or resource allocation. Provide regular reports on site installation activities and propose corrective actions where needed to recover and minimise risks of schedule delays.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary Qualifications or related discipline such as, Mechanical / Piping Engineering
• White Card

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience working in the Construction Industry in a similar role - preferred
• Experience working on large scale construction projects or other suitable projects works.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Project, Aconex Project Model program and Outlook.
• Experience with Steel Liner Pipes, hydropower or related industrial infrastructure project

Experience managing site engineers and supervisors

Required Competencies:

• Ability to interpret Mechanical studies and define key risks
• Understanding of quality plans and Inspection Test Plans for Steel Liner Piping works.
• Understanding of current and relevant health and safety regulations, good industry practice and engineering standards
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Construction industry knowledge and experience of mechanical systems including steel Liner piping works.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Ability to read, analyse, and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Must work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation
• Good understanding of Safety and Environmental legislation and practices and policies.

• In-depth understanding of project planning and management in construction industry
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and develop a team.
• Advanced skills with spreadsheets, report writing and presentations.
• Ability to thrive in a high pressure, fast paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills and ability to work effectively and independently with a positive high energy attitude.
• Leads preparation of construction drawings and schedules and ensures preparation of "as built" drawings and other job plans.
• Effective communication skills along with strong supervision skills.

• Skilled in coordinating daily work schedules, and overseeing multi-trade teams in multicultural environments

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the daily works of site engineers, supervisors and Subcontractors
• Contract comprehension, commercial awareness and ability to develop substantiated claims
• Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Compile QA documentation including Work Packs, ITP's Method statements and Construction verification
• Respectfully takes direction and adheres to feedback from construction managers and project managers
• Ability to monitor progress of work and proactively review the installation schedule.
• Attend project sites to coordinate and witness testing and commissioning activities
• Contribute to regular project meetings, communications and reports to the Construction Manager and/or principal, which provide accurate and timely information to support their understanding of strategic risks, issues, opportunities, impacts and progress.
• Review construction methods, technical drawings, and mechanical system specifications to ensure constructability, compliance with standards, and alignment with client requirements.
• Track construction progress against the program, support planning teams in updating schedules and forecasting completion dates, and flag risks or delays.
• Promote a strong safety culture, conduct hazard inspections, and ensure adherence to site-specific HSE plans, and compliance regulations.
• Resolve technical, logistical, and trade-related issues promptly to maintain productivity and implement continues improvements as needed.
• Ensuring company policies and procedures are fully implemented. Establishing field procedures and objectives within corporate policies and procedures, as necessitated by conditions at a jobsite
• Document and report weekly progress to managers and stakeholders.

The above listed authorities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.