Facilities Technician, Chemical Utilities & 24/7 Ops

hitachi; Lavamünd; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Switzerland seeks a Facility Technician – Chemical Utilities to ensure safe, reliable operation of critical utility systems supporting production.

You will contribute to operational excellence, infrastructure projects, and continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment. The role includes maintaining process gas, ultrapure water, chemical supply, wastewater and cooling water systems, plus supporting site-wide infrastructure across disciplines with on-call

Qualifications

• Completed technical apprenticeship or vocational training in Chemical Engineering, Process Technology, Facility Management, or related field.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial utility or infrastructure systems.
• Knowledge of process engineering and industrial plant operations.
• Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Experience with maintenance management systems and MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety, environmental protection, regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Reliable team player with structured work approach and high safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair utility systems including process gas, ultrapure water, chemical supply, wastewater treatment, and cooling water systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and implement corrective and continuous improvement measures.
• Execute and document maintenance activities and manage spare parts through the maintenance management system.
• Support operation and upkeep of site-wide infrastructure across multiple technical disciplines.
• Coordinate logistics related to procurement, handling, replacement, and disposal of chemicals and gases.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with operational specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Operate building management systems, fire alarm systems, gas detection systems, and other safety-critical equipment.
• Support infrastructure projects, commissioning activities, and KPI reporting related to maintenance, costs, projects, and budgets.
• Ensure uninterrupted production operations 24/7 and be willing to perform on-call duties.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Technical apprenticeship or vocational training in Chemical Eng./Process Tech/Facility Mgmt

Tools

Maintenance management system

MS Office

Electrical & instrumentation knowledge

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Switzerland seeks a Facility Technician – Chemical Utilities to ensure safe, reliable operation of critical utility systems supporting production.

You will contribute to operational excellence, infrastructure projects, and continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment. The role includes maintaining process gas, ultrapure water, chemical supply, wastewater and cooling water systems, plus supporting site-wide infrastructure across disciplines with on-call