Martigny
Head of Central Workshops Unit
- 21 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Martigny
About the job
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 varied needs of our clients as well as the most demanding quality standards. Our service portfolio is aimed at electric companies, public authorities, transport companies, and industries. We are mainly active in Switzerland and occasionally operate abroad.
Head of Central Workshops Unit
Workplace: Martigny
Your mission:
As Head of the Central Workshops Unit, you ensure the operational, technical, and human management of a team of about 50 employees based in Martigny.
In this key position, you guarantee the overall management of the unit, from strategic planning to service delivery, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and deadline objectives agreed with internal and external partners.
You define the annual budget and workload plan, optimise resource organisation, and steer activities to ensure the efficiency and performance of the workshops. With a continuous improvement approach, you develop and optimise internal processes to enhance service quality and customer satisfaction.
You actively contribute to the modernisation of infrastructures, skills development, and strengthening the positioning of the Central Workshops as a reference player in the hydroelectric field. In your role as a manager within the Engineering and Solutions department, you contribute to the development of its strategy.
Your responsibilities:
- Ensure the operational, technical, and human management of the unit and its teams.
- Define the objectives, budget, and performance indicators of the unit.
- Plan and manage activities to guarantee the quality, costs, and deadlines of services.
- Develop services and contribute to the growth of the activity portfolio.
- Manage investments, infrastructure modernisation, and process digitalisation.
- Develop employees’ skills and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
Your skills:
- Engineering degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent qualification, ideally complemented by management training.
- Proven experience in leading teams and managing industrial activities.
- Leadership, organisational skills, and ability to drive change.
- Strategic vision combined with a strong results orientation.
- Ease in relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
- Good command of ERP tools as well as planning and resource management processes.
- Native French or German speaker with good oral and written knowledge of the other language.
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: 14 September. For more information, the HR team is at your disposal: jobs@hydro.ch
