Maintenance & Operations Manager

Maintenance & Operations Manager

Salary:

$180000 - 220000 / Year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

NSW - Sydney - NSW 

Industry:

Energy

Reference:

4074707

Contact Name:

Jasmine Wiklander

Contact Email:

jasmine@designandbuild.com.au

Date Published:

10-Sep-2026

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 new 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 for a confidential discussion.
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