Field Operator

Ansaldo Energia; Birr; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern workplace in Birr, Switzerland

Professional training & development

International exposure through travel

Competitive employment conditions

Job summary

Ansaldo Energia, headquartered in Genoa, invites a Field Operator to ensure safe, reliable operation of equipment at our Birr, Switzerland test power plant. You will perform inspections, start-ups/shutdowns, switching, and support commissioning while collaborating with Control Room Operators and maintenance teams.

The role requires a technical apprenticeship and experience in rotating equipment, with willingness to travel up to 30% and work rotating shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Technical apprenticeship or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or Process Engineering.
• Several years of experience in power plants, industrial facilities, or process industries; plant commissioning is a plus.
• Strong understanding of rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, valves and auxiliary systems.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 30% of time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections of field plant equipment and systems.
• Monitor equipment condition and detect abnormalities or safety concerns.
• Execute start-up, shutdown and operational procedures as instructed by Control Room Operator.
• Perform switching, isolation and LOTO activities per procedures.
• Issue and control Permit-to-Work documentation.
• Operate and monitor mechanical, electrical and auxiliary plant systems.
• Support troubleshooting during disturbances and emergencies.
• Assist maintenance during outages, overhauls and repairs; support commissioning and recommissioning.

Skills

Technical apprenticeship

Rotating equipment

English proficiency

Teamwork & communication

Education

Technical apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation

Job description

The Ansaldo Energia Group is one of the world's leading power generation companies. Its core business is the supply and service of components and technological solutions for power generation with rotating machines. The company designs and manufactures turbines and generators, and provides service and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Genoa, the Group employs more than 3,300 people and has a strong international presence with more than 30 offices around the world. Ansaldo Energia is one of the leading players in the transformation and decarbonisation of power generation. Its turbogas fleet is already capable of burning between 40 and 70 per cent hydrogen, with the aim of reaching 100 per cent by 2030.

Position:

As a Field Operator, you are responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the equipment and systems within Ansaldo Energia’s Test Power Plant. You carry out routine plant inspections, perform switching and isolation activities, support commissioning, testing and maintenance work, and help ensure that all plant assets remain in a safe and operational condition. Working closely with Control Room Operators, Maintenance, Engineering, and Commissioning teams, you play a key role in maintaining plant availability, operational readiness, and overall operational excellence.

Your tasks

• Conduct routine inspections of plant equipment and systems in the field
• Monitor equipment condition and identify abnormalities, leaks, unusual noises, vibrations, or safety concerns
• Execute plant start-up, shutdown and operational procedures as instructed by the Control Room Operator
• Perform switching, isolation and lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) activities in accordance with plant procedures
• Issue and control Permit-to-Work documentation
• Operate and monitor mechanical, electrical and auxiliary plant systems
• Support troubleshooting activities during operational disturbances and emergency situations
• Assist maintenance teams during outages, overhauls and repair activitiesSupport commissioning and recommissioning of plant equipment and systems
• Record operational data, inspection findings and equipment status reports
• Ensure housekeeping standards and compliance with all safety, health and environmental requirements
• Participate in emergency response drills and activities

Your profile

• Technical apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or Process Engineering or equivalent
• Several years of experience in power plants, industrial facilities, oil & gas, chemical, or process industries; experience in plant commissioning activities is considered an advantage.
• Strong understanding of rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, valves and auxiliary systems
• Experience with switching operations and plant isolation procedures is an advantage
• Knowledge of Permit-to-Work and LOTO systems
• Strong awareness of health, safety and environmental requirements
• Hands-on mentality with strong teamwork and communication skills
• Willingness to occasionally work in a rotating shift system based on operational requirements
• Good command of English; German language skills at conversational level are highly desirable
• Willingness to travel internationally for up to 30% of working time, providing opportunities to participate in commissioning projects, support customer operations, and gain exposure to power plants around the world.

Your benefit with us

• A challenging and diverse role in a modern power generation environment
• Exposure to advanced gas turbines and power generation technologies
• A collaborative international team
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Competitive employment conditions
• Modern workplace in Birr (AG), Switzerland