Automation Technician

About Us

At VARO Energy, we believe in the power of energy. Energy enables our society to be mobile, connected, and innovative.

VARO Energy offers a variety of products such as diesel and petrol, domestic heating oil, fuel oil, and more. The priority of our energy business is to continue operating safely and reliably, to reduce carbon intensity, and to ensure the essential energy security for our customers.

Our Cressier (NE) refinery is a major energy supplier in Switzerland, supplying the national market with high-quality products. Our employees challenge industry standards daily to meet the growing demand for clean energy solutions.

About the Job

Within the Engineering department, the Automation Technician contributes to the reliability and performance of the refinery and pipeline installations. They ensure the maintenance, control, and optimisation of instrumentation and automation systems, adhering to the highest safety and quality standards.

What Awaits You

• Install, calibrate, and commission measuring, control, regulation instruments, as well as analysers.

• Carry out operational and safety tests to guarantee the reliability of the installations.

• Participate in the diagnosis and troubleshooting of industrial programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

• Contribute to the development and improvement of procedures and work instructions.

• Ensure the monitoring and updating of technical documentation to guarantee traceability and intervention history.

Qualifications

• Federal VET Diploma as Automation Technician or equivalent training.

• Higher Technical College diploma in automation (industrial systems) is an advantage.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial environment.

• Excellent command of French, both spoken and written; knowledge of English is an advantage.

• Good command of IT tools and ease with technical environments.

About You

• You combine autonomy, initiative, and collaboration.

• You communicate with ease and enjoy teamwork.

• Recognised for your reliability and rigour, you value the quality of the work performed.

• Passionate about technology, you want to develop your skills working with a variety of industrial technologies.

• You hold a valid driving licence and are ready to participate in on-call duty.

VARO Benefits

• A permanent employment contract

• Advantageous and competitive working conditions and social benefits

• Opportunities for continuous training and internal career development

Interested in Joining Us?

Please send us your application dossier (CV, cover letter, diplomas, and work certificates)

Application deadline: 30.09.2026

For more information about this position, please contact our HR Specialist: Ariane Girard, 032 758 62 13