Process Engineer Manager

Kanadevia Inova; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inova Academy

Excellent employment conditions

Central location with good transport

Modern infrastructure

Job summary

Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in waste infrastructure, seeks a senior Process Engineering Leader in Zürich. You will head the process engineering team across projects, ensuring compliance with tender and HSE standards, and driving commissioning and delivery of documentation.

The role requires a degree in engineering, strong plant engineering experience, and proficiency with COMOS and CAPRI. English fluency is essential; German is a plus in a multilingual setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Process, Chemical, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.
• Experience leading process engineering teams.
• Experience in plant engineering, construction and commissioning.
• Knowledge of EfW, Renewable Gas or Carbon Capture is a plus.
• Proficiency with COMOS, CAPRI and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management; fluent in English; German an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process engineering team and manage IGLENs across project execution.
• Ensure compliance with tender concept, policies, and HSE requirements.
• Manage the Process Work Package with quality deliverables on time and budget.
• Coordinate resources, weekly progress meetings, and use of engineering tools (e.g., COMOS).
• Facilitate collaboration with project stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Oversee documentation, operation manuals, CE conformity, and B2 documentation.
• Lead commissioning activities and reviews, and assess Fit-for-Performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Team leadership

Process engineering

Project management

Communication

COMOS

Budget management

Fluent English

Education

BSc/BEng in Process/ Chemical/ Mechanical Eng

Tools

COMOS

CAPRI

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.

Transforming Waste into Value

At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.

Job Description

• Lead and manage the process engineering team and IGLENs throughout project execution, ensuring alignment with contractual requirements and project objectives.
• Ensure process engineering activities comply with the approved tender concept, company policies, guidelines, and HSE requirements.
• Manage the Process Work Package (WP), ensuring quality deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate process engineering resources, including direct reports, weekly progress meetings, workload planning, and engineering tool utilization (e.g., COMOS).
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration within the process team and across project stakeholders to resolve technical and organizational issues.
• Ensure timely preparation and delivery of process engineering documentation, operation manuals, CE conformity documentation, and B2 documentation.
• Lead commissioning activities, including multidisciplinary commissioning meetings, process reviews, trial operation readiness, and Fit-for-Performance assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, knowledge sharing with product owners, and training and technical guidance of internal employees.

Qualifications

• Degree in Process, Chemical, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline with proven experience leading process engineering teams.
• Strong experience in plant engineering, construction, and commissioning, preferably within the energy sector.
• Technical knowledge of Energy-from-Waste (EfW), Renewable Gas (RG), and/or Carbon Capture technologies is an advantage.
• Comprehensive understanding of process engineering workflows, plant processes, and engineering deliverables across the project lifecycle.
• Proven project management and technical project management experience with strong cost awareness and budget control skills.
• Proficiency in COMOS, CAPRI, MS Office, and other relevant engineering tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including development of standards, guidelines, and implementation of effective solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, coaching, and stakeholder management skills; fluent in English, with German considered an advantage.

Additional Information

We offer

• Responsible challenge with diversified field of activity
• Team-oriented working atmosphere in an international Company
• Personal development opportunities through own Inova Academy
• Opportunity to gain an insight into various technical disciplines
• Excellent employment conditions
• Attractive working place (central, good transport links)
• Modern infrastructure