Join Our Team as a Gas Turbine Plant Operator
The Ansaldo Energia Group is one of the world's leading power generation companies, specializing in the supply and service of components and technological solutions for power generation with rotating machines. We design and manufacture turbines and generators while providing continuous service and improvement. Headquartered in Genoa, our Group employs over 3,300 professionals and boasts a strong international presence with more than 30 offices worldwide.
Ansaldo Energia is at the forefront of transforming and decarbonizing power generation. Our turbogas fleet has already demonstrated the capability to burn between 40% and 70% hydrogen, with the ambitious goal of achieving 100% by 2030.
Your Role
In this crucial position, you will be responsible for monitoring and controlling the gas turbine power plant systems from the control room, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation. You will proactively identify and respond to operational disturbances while initiating corrective actions and coordinating with relevant stakeholders to maintain plant availability and performance.
Your Tasks
- Monitor and operate power plant equipment and systems using the Emerson Ovation control system.
- Perform plant start-up, shutdown, and load adjustment procedures.
- Identify, analyze, and respond to alarms, faults, and operational disturbances.
- Perform and document switching operations in accordance with safety procedures.
- Support emergency response activities during abnormal operating conditions.
- Coordinate activities with Maintenance, Engineering, and external service providers.
- Maintain shift logs, operational records, and incident reports.
- Conduct plant inspections and verify equipment conditions in the field.
- Support maintenance activities, outages, overhauls, and recommissioning.
- Ensure effective shift handovers and compliance with plant procedures and safety regulations.
Your Profile
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a comparable technical qualification.
- Strong technical understanding of power generation or industrial process systems.
- Several years of experience in the operation of power plants, industrial plants, or process facilities is preferred; experience in the power generation industry is a significant advantage.
- A minimum of one year of experience in commissioning activities.
- Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Well-organized with the capability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate activities efficiently.
- Open-minded team player with a proactive attitude.
- Willingness to travel internationally for up to 30% of working time.
- Excellent command of English; proficiency in German is considered an advantage.
Your Benefits with Us
- A collaborative and highly motivated international team environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to a reliable and sustainable energy infrastructure.
- Engaging and challenging tasks with a high level of responsibility.
- Exposure to advanced gas turbine and power generation technologies.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Enjoy a modern workplace in Birr (AG), Switzerland, conveniently located between Zurich and Basel.
If you are looking for a challenging role in an international and future-oriented company, we invite you to apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.