On-Site Fire Protection Project Lead (12-Month)

Lonza Group AG; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile career culture

Inclusive workplace

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Lonza Group AG in Visp is seeking a Fire Protection Systems Project Manager to lead key fire protection initiatives across major CAPEX projects, ensuring compliance with VKF/SES standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

The site-based role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, overseeing sprinkler, deluge, dry extinguishing and retention systems, with a strong emphasis on QA, 3D coordination, and documentation for a successful handover. 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical/Process/Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in engineering, project execution, or operations for fire protection systems.
• Familiarity with Swiss fire protection standards (VKF, SES).
• Business fluent in local language; English work proficiency preferred.
• VKF certification is a strong plus.
• EU citizenship or Swiss work rights for 12-month contract.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute technical fire protection concepts across CAPEX projects at Visp site.
• Provide technical oversight, coordination of contractors, and QA for sprinkler, deluge, dry extinguishing, firewater and retention systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including planners, architects, site fire brigade, CSA, HVAC and EMR specialists.
• Participate in 3D coordination reviews to resolve clashes and design changes early.
• Drive commissioning, testing, and handover documentation with stakeholders.
• Oversee as-built documentation for seamless operational handover to end-users.
• Support broader SGIE CAPEX activities as needed.

Skills

Project management

Fire protection

Coordination

Stakeholder management

3D coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in engineering

Job description

Lonza Group AG in Visp is seeking a Fire Protection Systems Project Manager to lead key fire protection initiatives across major CAPEX projects, ensuring compliance with VKF/SES standards in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

The site-based role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, overseeing sprinkler, deluge, dry extinguishing and retention systems, with a strong emphasis on QA, 3D coordination, and documentation for a successful handover. 12-month contract.