Plant Engineer – Black Utilities & Infrastructure

Shape the Future of Industrial Infrastructure with Techfirm Engineering

Techfirm Engineering is seeking a Plant Engineer – Black Utilities & Infrastructure (m/f/d) to join its Industrial Services team in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. If you are passionate about industrial utilities, facility infrastructure, and GMP-regulated environments, and if you thrive in operations with a strong field-oriented approach, this opportunity could be the right fit for you.

What You Will Do:

As a Plant Engineer, you will be responsible for the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of Black Utilities and building infrastructure systems that support manufacturing operations.

Operational Support & Engineering:

• Provide technical support to production, maintenance, and facility teams on utilities-related topics
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and utility system issues to ensure business continuity
• Ensure reliable operation and performance of site utility networks
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned utility systems
• Collaborate closely with System Owners, Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams

Black Utilities Management:

• Support and optimize utility systems such as:
• Industrial wastewater systems
• Sanitary wastewater systems
• Potable water networks
• Fire water systems
• Heating and thermal distribution systems
• Compressed air distribution networks
• Industrial gases infrastructure
• Building utility systems and site services

Continuous Improvement & Projects:

• Lead or support utility improvement initiatives
• Participate in CAPEX projects related to utilities and infrastructure upgrades
• Contribute to lifecycle management and asset reliability programs
• Support root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions
• Develop and optimize maintenance and operational strategies
• Ensure infrastructure compliance with site standards and regulatory requirements

What We Are Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in Utilities Engineering, Facility Engineering, Plant Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, food, or other highly regulated industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of Black Utilities systems and industrial infrastructure
• Experience supporting operational manufacturing sites
• Familiarity with GMP environments is a strong advantage
• Experience managing technical issues, deviations, and infrastructure-related investigations
• Strong German language skills (mandatory)
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating across multiple departments

Why Techfirm Engineering?

• Swiss-based and multicultural engineering environment
• Long-term projects within leading industrial and life sciences companies
• High level of technical responsibility and ownership
• Strong exposure to operational engineering challenges
• Direct interaction with production and infrastructure stakeholders
• Career development opportunities within a growing engineering consultancy

Ready to Join Us?

If you are looking for a role that combines utilities expertise, operational support, and industrial engineering, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply online using the form below.

Please note: only applications matching the job profile will be considered.