Field Operator

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Field Operator

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As a Field Operator, you are responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the equipment and systems within Ansaldo Energia’s Test Power Plant. You carry out routine plant inspections, perform switching and isolation activities, support commissioning, testing and maintenance work, and help ensure that all plant assets remain in a safe and operational condition. Working closely with Control Room Operators, Maintenance, Engineering, and Commissioning teams, you play a key role in maintaining plant availability, operational readiness, and overall operational excellence.

Your tasks

• Conduct routine inspections of plant equipment and systems in the field
• Monitor equipment condition and identify abnormalities, leaks, unusual noises, vibrations, or safety concerns
• Execute plant start\-up, shutdown and operational procedures as instructed by the Control Room Operator
• Perform switching, isolation and lock\-out/tag\-out (LOTO) activities in accordance with plant procedures
• Issue and control Permit\-to\-Work documentation
• Operate and monitor mechanical, electrical and auxiliary plant systems
• Support troubleshooting activities during operational disturbances and emergency situations
• Assist maintenance teams during outages, overhauls and repair activities
• Support commissioning and recommissioning of plant equipment and systems
• Record operational data, inspection findings and equipment status reports
• Ensure housekeeping standards and compliance with all safety, health and environmental requirements
• Participate in emergency response drills and activities

Your profile

• Technical apprenticeship in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or Process Engineering or equivalent
• Several years of experience in power plants, industrial facilities, oil \& gas, chemical, or process industries; experience in plant commissioning activities is considered an advantage.
• Strong understanding of rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, valves and auxiliary systems
• Experience with switching operations and plant isolation procedures is an advantage
• Knowledge of Permit\-to\-Work and LOTO systems
• Strong awareness of health, safety and environmental requirements
• Hands\-on mentality with strong teamwork and communication skills
• Willingness to occasionally work in a rotating shift system based on operational requirements
• Good command of English; German language skills at conversational level are highly desirable
• Willingness to travel internationally for up to 30% of working time, providing opportunities to participate in commissioning projects, support customer operations, and gain exposure to power plants around the world.

Your benefit with us

• A challenging and diverse role in a modern power generation environment
• Exposure to advanced gas turbines and power generation technologies
• A collaborative international team
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Competitive employment conditions
• Modern workplace in Birr (AG), Switzerland

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• Ansaldo Energia Switzerland AG

Haselstrasse 18

5400 Baden

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