Field Operator

Field Operator

Join the Gas Turbine Test Facility team in Birr (AG) to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of equipment and systems within the Test Power Plant. As a key member of the team, you will carry out routine plant inspections, perform switching and isolation activities, and support commissioning, testing, and maintenance work. Working closely with Control Room Operators, Maintenance, Engineering, and Commissioning teams, you will play a vital 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 Benefits

• 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