Head of Controls and Permits (m/f/d) 100%

About the job

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 fibre optics. For the Electricity and Telecom Network area, Services Department, we are looking for a committed person for the Controls and Permits division as part of a succession plan as

Head of Controls and Permits (m/f/d) 100%

We actively shape the energy transition and are looking for a motivated person who wants to help shape this change.

This is what you will do:

• Technical and personnel management of seven employees in the Controls and Permits division
• First point of contact for all enquiries related to reporting and installation notifications
• Responsibility for processing technical connection applications from external partners (planners, installers, property owners, architects)
• Technical expertise in the dimensioning of network connections as well as carrying out control measurements
• Advising customers on tariff, energy and safety issues
• Checking safety certificates, initiating spot checks and operational inspections as well as regular documentation of the results
• Maintaining networks with other distribution network operators (DNOs)

This is what you bring:

• For this demanding and interesting role, you have training as a federally certified electrical installer or electrical project manager FA, currently furthering your studies towards the higher professional examination
• Business management training or a good understanding of business management
• Several years of proven leadership experience in a comparable environment
• Assertiveness, communication skills and many years of technical expertise characterise you
• Your confident manner and your sensitivity to customers’ concerns make it easy for you to engage with them

This is what we offer you:

• Exciting and interesting tasks – hands-on for the energy transition in the city of St.Gallen
• Extensive support during the induction period as well as a collegial collaboration with the entire team with a lot of personal responsibility
• Good opportunities for professional and personal development
• At least five weeks’ holiday, discounts on public transport and an attractive pension scheme
• A respectful working atmosphere and a culture of informal address

Please submit your complete application documents online.

Your contact: For technical questions, please contact Egon Zurwerra, Head of Department, 071 224 54 10.

We look forward to your application.

St.Gallen municipal utilities www.sgsw.ch