Lead Technician / Site Manager Water Turbines (m/f)

Inovate Personal Gmbh; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Opportunities for international growth

Job summary

A global staffing firm is seeking a lead technician for hydroelectric power plant projects in Switzerland and abroad. This role involves supervising installations, managing teams, and liaising with clients and authorities, requiring strong leadership and technical skills. Ideal candidates have a technical background, excellent communication skills, and are willing to travel primarily to France and Africa. The company offers an innovative environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of basic training in a technical trade.
• Several years of practical experience as a lead technician.
• Valid driver's license and travel documents.
• Fluent French; English welcome.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and document installations and repairs.
• Coordinate and lead the construction team.
• Act as a liaison between clients and authorities.
• Ensure safety and compliance on construction sites.
• Lead the on-site construction team in close collaboration with the back office.
• Be the central point of contact for questions about hydroelectric plants and support customers during acceptance of completed work.
• Ensure order, cleanliness, and safety on construction sites and compliance with safety/regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical proficiency

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Good IT skills

French language skills

English language skills

Education

Polymechanic EFZ or similar

Job description

INOVATE PERSONAL GMBH is your partner for high-quality staffing services in both domestic and international markets. We specialize in temporary staffing and recruitment for technical and commercial roles. Our clients range from medium-sized companies to global corporations.

Our client is a leader across the entire value chain in the maintenance and modernization of hydroelectric power plants. As a professional provider, it operates on every continent. We are seeking a candidate for them who enjoys traveling, possesses strong leadership skills, is technically proficient, and has excellent organizational abilities

What can you expect…

In a dynamic, highly technical environment, you’ll tackle varied and challenging work alongside a small team at our office on Lake Geneva (Switzerland) or while working abroad (primarily in France and Africa)…

• Professional supervision and documentation of new installations, general overhauls, and repairs, as well as commissioning support for water turbines
• Active participation in new installations, overhaul work, and commissioning work
• Effectively representing the company to its customers and subcontractors to foster customer loyalty
• You coordinate and supervise assignments and provide technical and operational leadership to the assigned installation staff
• Leading the on-site construction team in close collaboration with the back office
• As the central point of contact, you act as a liaison between clients, customers, and authorities in the respective countries and ensure a smooth flow of information within the team and to the customer
• You are the primary point of contact for questions regarding the hydroelectric power plants assigned to you. In addition, you assist customers and authorities during the acceptance of the completed work
• You share responsibility for order, cleanliness, and safety on construction sites and ensure compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements

Who you are…

You are an enthusiastic and solution-oriented person. You don’t view challenges as problems, but rather as an incentive to seek solutions. You contribute your ideas and act proactively, because as a reliable team player, collaboration is second nature to you in your day-to-day work.

• You have successfully completed basic training in a technical trade (polymechanic EFZ or similar), have several years of practical experience as a lead technician, and hold a valid driver’s license and travel documents.
• As a lead technician, you have the experience to professionally manage people and projects. Furthermore, you enjoy spending a significant amount of time on field installations, primarily in France and Africa, and appreciate flexible working hours.
• You are a service-oriented individual with strong communication skills and can confidently act as a liaison between various stakeholders.
• You work in a structured, independent, and reliable manner.
• Good IT skills and very good French language skills are required. English language skills are welcome.

What we offer…

You will work in an open and innovative environment with opportunities for regional and international growth within a rapidly expanding company. The company is a global leader in its field, serving prominent clients in a multinational setting. You will benefit from excellent working conditions.

Your next career journey starts here…

… take the next step. We look forward to receiving your application. Confidentiality is a given; if you have any questions, please contact Roland Bruni.