Fire Protection Systems Project Manager

Lonza; Oberwallis; On-site; Vertraulich; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An agile career and dynamic working文化

An inclusive and ethical workplace.

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a lead engineer to drive fire protection initiatives across major CAPEX projects at the Visp site on a 12-month contract. The role is fully on-site, emphasizing real-time collaboration to maintain top-tier safety and regulatory standards in high-tech pharmaceutical manufacturing.

You will define concepts, oversee contractors, coordinate with cross-functional teams, participate in 3D reviews, and ensure thorough end-to-end documentation for smooth handover.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on engineering, project execution, or operations in technical fire protection (wet/dry, deluge, retention).
• Familiarity with Swiss fire protection standards (VKF, SES).
• German fluent; English working proficiency preferred.
• GMP/cleanroom experience in pharma/biotech/chemicals advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute fire protection concepts across multiple CAPEX projects at the Visp site.
• Lead technical oversight, contractor coordination, and QA for sprinkler, deluge, dry extinguishing, firewater, and retention systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (planners, architects, site fire brigade, CSA, HVAC, EMR).
• Engage in 3D coordination reviews to resolve spatial clashes and design tweaks early.
• Drive commissioning, testing, and functional verification with stakeholders.
• Oversee as-built docs for handover to end users.
• Support broader SGIE CAPEX engineering activities as needed.

Skills

Technical fire protection

Project coordination

Team collaboration

3D coordination reviews

Documentation control

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Process/Chemical Engineering

Tools

3D coordination tools (Revit/Navisworks)

Job description

Lead key fire protection initiatives across major CAPEX projects at our Visp site to ensure our high-tech facilities meet top-tier safety and regulatory standards on a 12-month contract.

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Competitive hourly rate.

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

• Support the definition and execution of technical fire protection concepts (wet and dry systems) across multiple high-value CAPEX projects at our Visp site.
• Lead technical oversight, contractor coordination, and quality assurance for sprinkler, deluge, dry extinguishing, firewater, and retention systems.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including general planners, architects, Lonza site fire brigade (Werksfeuerwehr), CSA, HVAC, and EMR specialists.
• Participate actively in 3D coordination reviews to identify and resolve spatial clashes and design adjustments early.
• Drive system commissioning, functional testing, and integral test execution alongside key internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee and verify complete as-built technical documentation to ensure seamless operational handover to end-users.
• Adapt flexibly to support broader engineering activities within the SGIE CAPEX project organization as needed.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on engineering, project execution, or operational experience in technical fire protection systems (wet/dry systems, deluge, retention).
• Proven familiarity with Swiss fire protection standards, codes, and guidelines (e.g., VKF, SES regulations).
• Business Fluent German (required); professional working proficiency in English is preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or chemical production environments (GMP / cleanroom experience is an advantage).
• EU citizenship or valid Swiss work rights covering the full 12-month contract duration.

About Lonza

At Lonza, their people are their greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, their globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Their core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who they are and how they work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work they want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, they value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role.