Local Operation Team Leader

HYDRO Exploitation SA is a leading service provider primarily active in the operation and maintenance of electrical production facilities. Under one roof, we bring together all the specific skills related to our profession, from maintenance staff to engineering.

We operate a portfolio of facilities including more than 40 hydroelectric power plants with an installed capacity of about 22% of the Swiss hydroelectric fleet (25% including pumped storage). Together, these facilities produce nearly 16% of Swiss hydroelectric energy.

Thanks to our unique expertise, we offer high value-added services that meet the diverse needs of our clients as well as the most demanding quality standards. Our service portfolio is aimed at electrical companies, public authorities, transport companies, and industries. We are mainly active in Switzerland and occasionally operate abroad.

Local Operation Team Leader

Workplace: Nant de Drance Plant, Le Châtelard-Village, municipality of Finhaut (VS)

Your mission:

As a local operation team leader, you supervise and support the availability, reliability, and safety of the equipment at the Nant de Drance power station.

Your responsibilities:

• Carry out maintenance work as well as rehabilitation and renewal of installations
• Support and substitute the local operation manager in organising, planning, and directing maintenance and rehabilitation work
• Lead the work and personnel on assigned sites
• Place orders for materials and tools
• Ensure the follow-up of technical documentation of installations within the area of activity
• Actively participate in the safety of people, property, and the environment and ensure the application and compliance with safety directives and measures
• Provide on-call service (average of 6 weeks per year)

Your skills:

• Federal VET diploma in a mechanical or electrical field or an equivalent trade
• Federal maintenance agent certificate or willingness to obtain it
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a hydroelectric facility, industrial production, or high voltage field is an asset
• Experience in team management
• Autonomy and sense of responsibility
• Stress resistance, flexibility, and ability to work in a team
• Native French speaker with good knowledge of English and/or German is an asset

We offer attractive working conditions and a pleasant atmosphere, supported by corporate values. In a stimulating environment, you have the opportunity to contribute to the operation and development of HYDRO.

If this challenge interests you, please send us your complete application file (cover letter, CV, diplomas, certificates) via our online portal. Deadline: 1st November. For more information, the HR team is at your disposal: jobs@hydro.ch