Job Description

Technical Advisor - Power Unit Generator (Hydropower)

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Location: NSW / Project Site (as required)

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Position Type: Full-Time

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Position Type: Hydropower

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Executive Overview

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On behalf of our client delivering one of Australia's largest and most iconic renewable energy infrastructure projects, ewi is seeking a high-caliber Technical Advisor - Generator to join the engineering leadership team.

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Based out of the Cooma office with site presence as required, this critical role requires a high-level hydropower domain specialist to drive technical governance, quality oversight, and execution integrity across all phases of the power unit generator package-from design verification through to grid synchronization.

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Core Responsibilities

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- Technical Leadership & Oversight: Provide authoritative engineering guidance across generator manufacturing, shop assembly, site erection, alignment, testing, and final commissioning.
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- Design & Submission Reviews: Review and verify vendor and subcontractor engineering packages, technical drawings, calculations, and design documentation against project specifications.
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- Site & Commissioning Execution: Direct commissioning planning and site activities, including factory acceptance testing (FAT), site receipt checks, pre-commissioning, synchronization, and load testing.
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- Interface & Stakeholder Coordination: Manage technical interfaces between the generator, turbine, excitation, protection, control, and auxiliary systems. Act as the primary technical liaison with OEMs, consultants, contractors, and project leaders.
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- Risk & Quality Management: Identify technical non-conformances and operational risks, implement corrective actions, and enforce strict compliance with HSE standards, employer requirements,



and international codes.
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- Reporting & Field Support: Deliver progress reports, punch lists, and commissioning documentation while providing rapid technical resolution for complex field issues.
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Candidate Profile

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- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
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- Technical Expertise: Extensive, proven experience in large-scale hydropower generator projects, with deep knowledge of asynchronous generators, excitation systems, protection, and plant interfaces.
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- Standards & Systems: Comprehensive knowledge of international hydropower standards, industry best practices, and grid synchronization protocols.
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- Site Capability (Preferred): Hands-on experience in site execution, performance testing, interface coordination, and field troubleshooting.
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- Core Competencies: Outstanding analytical problem-solving, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive progress in high-pressure, multi-disciplinary environments.
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Agency Perspective & Summary

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From a technical recruitment perspective, this position represents a benchmark career milestone for a senior electrical engineer specializing in large hydro generation on a major energy storage build.

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Our client is not looking for a passive advisor; they require an influential technical authority who can bridge design office rigor with real-world site execution. If you bring deep expertise in hydro generator engineering, strong interface management capabilities, and the motivation to leave your mark on a legacy infrastructure project, this role offers an unmissable opportunity.

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ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal chance employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

📌 Technical Advisor - Power Unit Generator (Hydropower) (Cooma)
🏢 Ewi Recruitment
📍 Cooma