The Snowy 2.0 project, located in the stunning Snowy Mountains of NSW, is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia. Linking the Tantangara and Talbingo reservoirs, it is expected to generate enough electricity to power three million homes over the course of a week and provide 4,000 direct jobs over the life of the project.

Explore what site life is like on one of Australia’s biggest renewable energy projects! Meet Daniel, a Supervisor at the Tantangara water treatment plant on the Snowy 2.0 project. 

”I started my journey on the Snowy 2.0 project in 2020 and have since worked my way to Supervisor of a team of 70 at the Tantangara water treatment plant.

“My time with the project has been exciting from the beginning. When I first heard about Snowy 2.0, I was excited. I remember saying to my partner, “I’ve got to get on this job – it’s renewable energy and it’s the way of the future.” I was the first boilermaker on the project.

“After working as a boilermaker in the dewatering team, I was promoted to leading hand at Lobs Hole and, last March, I was asked if I’d like to take on the role of supervisor up at Tantangara. It was one of my goals and it was a pretty quick transition thanks to the training program here with Future Generation Joint Venture. 

“Our people are giving their best and they’re here away from their families for 14 days at a time so it’s important to invest in them. It’s my goal to lead a happy team who are giving 110 per cent and really enjoying working here.

“On site you have your own room, with an ensuite, desk, TV with Netflix and Stan, and there are basketball courts, cricket nets and a big gym, which is really popular. 

“From my site office I look out to the Tantangara reservoir and it’s just such a beautiful place to work, even when it gets cold.

“Another great part of working on a project this big is being a part of its legacy.  A lot of our team members had family who worked on the first Snowy Scheme so it’s really interesting hearing stories that have been passed down to them. As with that scheme, Snowy 2.0 has quite a few world-first engineering feats. I see renewable energy as the new boom for Australia. 

“I have four children – aged three to nine – and I hope in the future they, or their children, will be taught about what we’ve done here just as we learnt about the first Snowy Scheme when I was at school. It’s an iconic project.

“For anyone seeking an exciting role or wanting to be part of an iconic project that will leave a positive lasting impact, I highly recommend being a part of the Snowy 2.0 project.” 

Snowy 2.0 is an internationally recognised project using engineering innovation to enhance the iconic Snowy Scheme.  Future Generation JV provides work-life balance, FIFO rosters and charter flights from Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. 

Want to be part of the Snowy Scheme's next chapter to create a sustainable future? Explore the wide range of employment opportunities here.