Position: Maintenance & Operations Manager

Location: Regional NSW

Roster: Initially 5/2, transitioning to 14/7 on site

Salary: $180k to $220k base + super, + 25% site uplift

Design & Build has partnered with a major EPC contractor delivering the complete electrical and mechanical scope on one of Australia’s largest power generation projects, and we are recruiting a Maintenance & Operations Manager to establish the maintenance function for a current power plant from the ground up.

Why Join?

- Permanent position with a major global EPC contractor
- Long term project duration of 2+ years, with a pipeline of further projects to follow
- Build the maintenance function for a new power plant from the ground up
- Flagship power generation project

Key Responsibilities
- Develop the Maintenance Management Plan for the complete power plant
- Build predictive maintenance schedules from engineering and O&M; documentation
- Develop and improve the preservation strategy across the asset lifecycle




- Lead maintenance activities during construction where required
- Coordinate maintenance planning between engineering teams in Australia and overseas
- Develop and deliver predictive and component maintenance training
- Support customer training and the quality of training manuals
- Contribute to project risk management

Minimum Experience
- 5+ years’ engineering and maintenance experience
- 3+ years’ experience in the maintenance and operation of a Hydropower Plant / Energy Power Plant
- Experience establishing a maintenance function during the construction phase of a greenfield project
- Experience developing maintenance strategies and predictive maintenance programs
- Experience compiling O&M; Manuals from an OEM perspective

Apply now or contact Jasmine Wiklander on [0405 437 667](tel:0405 437 667) for a confidential discussion.

📌 Maintenance & Operations Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Design u0026 Build
📍 Sydney