Tom Bugden

Tom Bugden is a Dam Safety and Asset Engineer at Snowy Hydro, where he provides technical support across a broad range of dam safety and asset management initiatives. With 5 years of experience in Dam Safety Engineering, Tom has worked on numerous projects including dam upgrades, risk assessments, surveillance programs, and tailings dam construction. In his current role, Tom plays a key part in ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining dam safety management systems, and driving improvements in asset reliability and risk management. He collaborates with internal teams and external consultants to deliver high-quality technical outcomes that align with both safety standards and operational goals. Tom is passionate about integrating best practices and emerging trends into dam safety frameworks. He brings an energetic approach to the complex challenges of infrastructure stewardship. His work supports the long-term performance and resilience of critical assets within Snowy Hydro’s complex asset portfolio.