Field Operator: Power Plant Ops & Commissioning

Ansaldo Energia; Birr; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging role

Gas turbines exposure

International team

Training & development

Competitive employment conditions

Birr, Switzerland workplace

Job summary

Ansaldo Energia is seeking a Field Operator to assure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Test Power Plant. You will perform routine inspections, switching, LOTO, and support commissioning and maintenance with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Work will involve coordinating with Control Room Operators, Maintenance, Engineering, and Commissioning teams, with up to 30% international travel to participate in commissioning projects and customer operations.

Qualifications

• 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; plant commissioning experience is a plus.
• 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 teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to occasionally work in a rotating shift system.
• Good command of English; German language skills at conversational level are desirable.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 30% of working time.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine field inspections of plant equipment and systems.
• Monitor equipment conditions and identify abnormalities or safety concerns.
• Execute start-up, shutdown and operational procedures as instructed by Control Room Operator.
• Perform switching, isolation and LOTO activities per plant procedures.
• Issue and control Permit-to-Work documentation.
• Operate and monitor mechanical, electrical and auxiliary plant systems.
• Support troubleshooting during operational disturbances and emergencies.
• Assist maintenance during outages, overhauls and repairs.
• Support commissioning and recommissioning of plant equipment and systems.
• Record operational data and equipment status reports.
• Ensure safety, health and environmental compliance and housekeeping.
• Participate in emergency drills and activities.

Skills

Rotating equipment knowledge

Plant commissioning

Switching operations

PTW & LOTO

HSE awareness

Teamwork & communication

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Technical apprenticeship (Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Process Eng)

Job description

Ansaldo Energia is seeking a Field Operator to assure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Test Power Plant. You will perform routine inspections, switching, LOTO, and support commissioning and maintenance with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Work will involve coordinating with Control Room Operators, Maintenance, Engineering, and Commissioning teams, with up to 30% international travel to participate in commissioning projects and customer operations.