Join the change. Together, we’ll make history.
As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it’s an exciting time to be at AGL. We’re re-imagining how homes and business live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia’s best and brightest minds. You’ll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow.
Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in.
As the Lead Engineer – Hydro in the Integrated Energy Team, you’ll be at the forefront of this renewable energy revolution and be responsible for leading engineers supporting the hydro assets located in Victoria and New South Wales. You will be providing discipline-based asset and project management expertise to ensure business unit asset risks are identified and effectively managed, compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations and the upkeep of asset plans to maximise asset performance of over its life cycle.
Join us in our quest to transform the energy landscape and be part of a team that’s all about sustainability and renewable energy innovation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing and maintaining Renewables Asset Management Plans aligned with Asset Management Strategies and the requirements of the business procedures in accordance with ISO 55000.
• Reviewing asset risks and implementing effective risk management plans with control measures to mitigate risks and ensuring compliance with AGL Asset Management Standards and systems are proactively maintained.
• Sponsoring and conducting asset related investigations including formal Root Cause Analysis investigations and acting as a point of reference and technical approving authority for managing changes in assets and proactively undertaking asset related reviews and testing to ensure compliance with licence obligations.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships within the Hydropower industry and Dam Safety communities as well as regulatory bodies relating to the operation of AGL’s hydropower portfolio. Developing and coaching a small team to ensure core competencies are developed and maintained and leading the way in embedding and delivering to the renewable’s leadership team strategy and expectations.
• Developing and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders including but not limited to Hydro operations and maintenance teams and central asset services function.
• Ensuring that all Health, Safety and Environment Systems and goals are communicated and adhered to while meeting AGL’s policies and standards for HSE management.

What you’ll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering as well as a Chartered Professional Engineer with previous hydroelectric power generation experience and an understanding of the NEM and current regulatory environment preferred.
• A strong understanding of asset management principles supported by a qualification in ISO55001 is highly desired coupled experience with hydro power or Water Authorities.
• Experience in effective team leadership including, management skills, coaching, mentoring and strong technical leadership of multidisciplinary engineering professionals.
• Strong commercial acumen, business planning, change management and process improvement skills as well as analytical and conceptual skills for the effective delivery of projects and contract management.
• Proven interpersonal skills with high quality written and verbal communication skills that can be used across all levels of internal and external stakeholders.

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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.
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• Developing and maintaining Renewables Asset Management Plans aligned with Asset Management Strategies and the requirements of the business procedures in accordance with ISO 55000.
• Reviewing asset risks and implementing effective risk management plans with control measures to mitigate risks and ensuring compliance with AGL Asset Management Standards and systems are proactively maintained.
• Sponsoring and conducting asset related investigations including formal Root Cause Analysis investigations and acting as a point of reference and technical approving authority for managing changes in assets and proactively undertaking asset related reviews and testing to ensure compliance with licence obligations.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships within the Hydropower industry and Dam Safety communities as well as regulatory bodies relating to the operation of AGL’s hydropower portfolio. Developing and coaching a small team to ensure core competencies are developed and maintained and leading the way in embedding and delivering to the renewable’s leadership team strategy and expectations.
• Developing and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders including but not limited to Hydro operations and maintenance teams and central asset services function.
• Ensuring that all Health, Safety and Environment Systems and goals are communicated and adhered to while meeting AGL’s policies and standards for HSE management