Maintenance Specialist

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 personnel 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 electrical companies, public authorities, transport companies, and industries. We are mainly active in Switzerland and occasionally operate abroad.

Maintenance Specialist

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

Your mission:

As a mechanic, maintenance specialist, you contribute to the availability, reliability, and safety of the mechanical equipment at the Nant de Drance power station.

Your responsibilities:

• Carry out maintenance work as well as rehabilitation and renewal of installations
• Actively participate in interventions on hydroelectric units, including disassembly, reassembly, and mechanical and electrical testing
• Propose technical improvements and participate in the implementation of improvement projects
• Collaborate with electrical, control, and engineering teams to optimise the availability and reliability of equipment
• Ensure monitoring and operation of installations as an operator according to the established schedule
• Eventually provide an on-call intervention service (about 5 weeks per year)

Your skills:

• Federal VET Diploma (CFC) as a polymechanic, mechanic, mechanic-electrician or equivalent
• Proven experience in troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial mechanical equipment (hydroelectric field is a plus)
• Sense of responsibility
• Enjoy working in a team and being mobile
• Ability to manage fluctuations in workload

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