Fixed-term contract - 3-shift Operations and Control Operator - Wastewater Treatment

What we will achieve together

Within the Energy and Industrial Ecology Directorate (EEI), the Wastewater Operations unit ensures the treatment of wastewater to protect public health and the environment. As an operations and control operator, you will ensure the optimal functioning of the Aire wastewater treatment plant, joining a continuous shift operations team. You will contribute to the reliability of the facilities, water quality, and the ecological transition of the Geneva region, by guaranteeing a continuous and efficient service to the population.

Your energy in the service of a sustainable Geneva

In your role, you will be specifically responsible for:

• Monitoring and operating the water and sludge treatment facilities at the Aire wastewater treatment plant;
• Collaborating with your foreman, your team, and operations engineers to ensure the smooth technical and human operation of the installations;
• Actively contributing to the development and improvement of the facilities within your operational scope;
• Applying and enforcing health and safety regulations in all your daily activities;
• Participating in ongoing training on new technologies and operational practices to maintain a high level of expertise.

Your personality and skills

You hold a Federal VET Diploma (CFC) as a mechanic, electrician, or an equivalent qualification. You have at least three years of technical experience in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities. Your background has enabled you to acquire a solid understanding of technical processes and the requirements related to the maintenance of industrial equipment.

You master the operating principles of water treatment facilities and know how to intervene effectively on the equipment. Your rigour and sense of safety allow you to ensure service continuity in a demanding technical environment. You are comfortable with modern operational tools and methods and strive to maintain the performance of the installations.

With good interpersonal skills, you enjoy teamwork and demonstrate reliability and commitment. You adopt a positive attitude towards change and technological developments. Your practical sense and ability to find suitable solutions enable you to contribute effectively to the unit’s mission, within a continuous shift context.

Please send us an application in French.

Joining SIG means participating in change!

SIG is a local public company serving the population, businesses, and public authorities of Geneva. It provides a wide range of services in energy distribution, water, and waste recovery. As the industrial arm of the State of Geneva, it is committed to an ambitious ecological transition.

Concerned with promoting equality between women and men as well as diversity within its teams, our institution encourages applications from everyone, regardless of gender, origin, or any other personal characteristic.

In areas where women are currently underrepresented, female applications are particularly encouraged.

Job posting no. 8238

Application deadline

27 November 2026