Lausanne
Head of Installation Safety and Metering Division
- 02 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- 1006 Lausanne
About the job
Reference provider in their distribution areas, the SIL place customers and the public interest at the heart of their concerns. Open to change and forward-looking, we offer you a strategic and operational management position at the heart of energy metering and the safety of electrical and gas installations in the City of Lausanne.
The Industrial Services of the City of Lausanne (SIL) offer a comprehensive range of multi-fluid services meeting the challenges of a constantly evolving society, respecting sustainability and climate commitments.
- Lead the installation safety and metering division and ensure the performance, reliability and compliance of activities
- Define and implement the division's strategy in line with the objectives of the Networks service and SIL
- Manage the deployment of smart meters replacing traditional meters
- Ensure energy metering as well as the quality and transmission of remote reading data
- Ensure the operation and maintenance of technical remote reading and communication devices for smart meters
- Be responsible for the periodic monitoring of the compliance of technical installations at property owners
- Supervise teams and section managers, develop skills and ensure unifying management
- Prepare and monitor the budget, analyse performance indicators and optimise division processes
- Manage strategic and cross-functional projects, controlling risks, deadlines, costs and resources
- Represent the division with internal partners, authorities, professional associations and industry stakeholders
Master's degree in engineering (HES/EPF, UNI or equivalent), ideally in electrical engineering or a technical field
Additional training in management and/or project management (CAS or equivalent), desirable
Minimum 5 years' experience in construction, operation, maintenance or troubleshooting of energy networks or technical installations
Proven experience in a responsible position with team management
Strong experience in managing technical and cross-functional projects
Recognised expertise as a technical executive in the field of energy networks
Leadership, strategic vision, ability to unite multidisciplinary teams and a sense of public service
Good knowledge of MS Office tools (SAP and business software) is an asset
Knowledge of German and English is a plus