Manager of Hydroelectric Facilities

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 staff to engineering.

We operate a portfolio of facilities including more than 40 hydroelectric power stations 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 diverse 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.

Manager of Hydroelectric Facilities

Workplace: Le Châtelard-Village, Nant de Drance plant

Your mission:

With a team of more than 25 people, you ensure the management of the assigned facilities by guaranteeing optimal and efficient operation in compliance with the company’s certifications and maintaining good external relations.

Your responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of people, property, and the environment, as well as compliance with safety directives and measures
• Manage projects and their execution within cost, time, and quality constraints
• Manage and develop the personnel of the Hydroelectric Operations Group (GEH)
• Organise work to ensure optimal utilisation of staff
• Operate and maintain the assigned production and distribution facilities in accordance with budgetary provisions and production and performance objectives
• Propose operating and investment budgets

Your skills:

• Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) as electrician, automation technician, mechanic or equivalent trade, with a federal diploma as maintenance manager or a university of applied sciences engineer in the mentioned fields
• Minimum 5 years of experience in hydroelectric production or industry in a similar role
• Proven experience in personnel management
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage emergency situations and workload fluctuations
• Very good command of IT tools

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: 15 October. For more information, the HR team is at your disposal: jobs@hydro.ch