Group Leader District Heating Production (m/f/d) 100%
St.Galler Stadtwerke
Wasser
Key information
- Publication date:17 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Wasser
Job summary
Join St.Galler Stadtwerke as the team leader for district heating production! Be part of a dynamic team shaping the energy transition.
Tasks
- Ensure reliable operation of four district heating centers in St.Gallen.
- Plan production and lead three technical staff in the department.
- Coordinate maintenance and integrate new systems for safety.
Skills
- Completed education in heating or electrical installation, plus advanced technical training.
- Strong knowledge in maintenance and operation of large heating systems.
- Team player with the ability to work independently and responsibly.
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The St.Gallen municipal utilities are the reliable partner for the population and economy of the city of St.Gallen as well as partly the region in the supply of energy, water, and fiber optics. For the area of water, gas, and heat, production and procurement department, we are looking for a
Group Leader District Heating Production (m/f/d) 100%
We actively shape the energy transition and are looking for a motivated personality who wants to actively help shape this change.
This is what you will do:
- Your area of responsibility includes the safe and reliable operation of the four district heating plants in the city of St. Gallen.
- You plan production, work closely with the operation of the combined heat and power plant (CHP), and take on the technical and personnel leadership of the currently three technical production specialists.
- You coordinate revisions, maintenance, and renovation work and implement optimizations in operation.
- You integrate new systems, ensure plant safety, conduct incident management, and coordinate interfaces in district heating operation.
- You support budget issues, monitor the use of external companies, and coordinate commissioning.
This is what you bring with you:
- For this responsible position, you have completed training as a heating installer, electrical installer, or a comparable qualification as well as higher technical training at the HF level.
- Ideally, you have successfully passed the professional examination as a heating plant operator.
- In-depth knowledge in the maintenance and operation of large heat systems as well as process control systems distinguishes you.
- You are a team player, work independently and responsibly, thus contributing to a safe and reliable operation of the district heating supply.
- You perform on-call duty and thus play a central role in the team for the reliable operation of the district heating supply.
- A category B driving license is required.
This is what we offer you:
- District heating makes a significant contribution to the decarbonization of heat supply in the city of St. Gallen. Accordingly, you have the opportunity with us to actively shape the energy transition.
- We offer a varied position in a dynamic environment with challenging, exciting, and diverse tasks.
- Benefit from good opportunities for professional development to continuously expand and develop your skills.
Please submit your complete application documents online.
Your contact: Jörg Hohl, Head of Operations, 071 224 59 55
We look forward to your application.
St.Gallen municipal utilities www.sgsw.ch